The Power Haus

This extremely cool house got a -22 HERS Index. Yes, you read that right, a Negative 22, meaning it produces more power than it uses! Sweeeet!

Total Cost of Homeownership

"The net-metered, Energy Star-certified homes, which boast average HERS ratings of 42 and summer power bills of less than $10, also come with full air-exchange systems, 24-inch o.c. framing, R-23 walls, and R-38 ceilings."

Inflatable Building

Smart Enclosures

$300 House

$300 House in the Economist and the website.

The Portable Light Project

Amazing!!!

Solar Water Purification for Japanese Water

These are amazing!!!

EE Programs that Work

Check out this list, very interesting!

Make EE Programs Better!

Here are three ways.

Pockets of Freedom

Check out the code issues of the Earthship Biotecture and the possibilities! Wish I knew which parishes in Louisiana could work.

The Chinese Property Bubble

Check out what's happening in China these days!

Guide to Choosing Energy-Efficient Lighting

The 5Ls of Lighting

Public Solar Charger

Awesome idea!

Retractable Solar Panel

It's Japanese and lovely example of tech helping the world!

$200 Microhouse

Very interesting piece on building small places.

The Most Important Energy Bill in U.S. History

Look at the progress of the Recovery Act!

Heat Pump Water Heaters

Read this interesting article about these water heaters.

Pre-Drywall LEED Inspection

Here's a short article about examples of common problems during a pre-drywall.

Residential Energy Costs in the U.S.

Look at this pie graph of energy costs for homes.

Elephant in the Room

Excellent pdf on HVAC industry and high performing homes!