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I live somewhere with fairly mild summers and a well insulated house, and recently got new mini splits. I anticipate maybe using my mini splits a week or two at most for cooling based on my previous years window A/C usage. My primary use case will be heating. So I’m wondering what the best practices […]
Mid-century houses used a “carpenter’s gap” above the eave’s fascia board for the lower attic vent. The asphalt shingles and starter course extend over it to direct rainwater into the gutter and intake air can be induced under the shingle overhang into the attic and out the upper attic vents. The questions during roofing replacement while […]
Q&A Spotlight A builder designing a Pretty Good House in Maine wants to know if a vapor-open wall with wood-fiber insulation is the right approach—or are there better options? By Chuck Bickford | March 30, 2026 In a recent forum post, member “maggielou” (we’ll refer to them as Maggie) writes that they are designing a small […]
We hope to put a concrete-free floating ply floor in our slightly below grade walkout basement. Our contractors are not experienced with this floor, and we would like to provide clear simple information on the wall/floor interface. Contractor is especially concerned about:1. how to bolt or screw down to secure exterior walls to footings without […]
Federal Waiver Expands Access to E15 Gasoline to Ease Pump Prices A EPA fuel waiver expands access to E15 gasoline ahead of summer, aiming to boost supply and provide relief at the pump. By Stasia DeMarco March 26, 2026 The EPA approved a nationwide emergency fuel waiver to boost domestic fuel supply and lower consumer […]
Slash Manufacturing Waste and Costs with Industrial Energy Audits Discover how industrial energy audits uncover hidden inefficiencies, reduce carbon emissions, and save manufacturers up to 30% on utility costs. By Jane Marsh February 24, 2026 Whether you work in an industrial setting or are a sustainability enthusiast, it is critical to know how organizations manage […]
Thrive Buildings Launches ThriveIQ to Support Continuous Optimization in Critical Facilities New managed services offering combines fault detection and diagnostics with an independent data layer to sustain energy performance, safety, and compliance. By Stasia DeMarco February 17, 2026 Thrive Buildings has introduced ThriveIQ™, a managed services offering designed to help organizations sustain energy performance, safety, […]
Managing Energy Costs in Facilities Small shifts in usage can have a big impact. By Ellie Gabel January 20, 2026 When your electric bill arrives, your total energy use may look similar to last month’s. However, peak demand fees rise and fall throughout the day and shift again with the seasons, quietly driving up costs […]