KMC Green Team

06/04/2012

Good article on the benefits of an energy audit.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/05/04/3216821/the-benefits-of-an-energy-audit.html =misearch

It may be the best-kept secret in home real estate: For a couple of hundred dollars, a potential buyer thinking about writing a contract on an existing house can ask for a formal energy audit along with the standard inspection clause. That audit, in turn, can save the buyer thousands of dollars in f...

03/07/2012

Check out this new book from our good friends Abe Kruger and Carl Seville

http://atlanta.daybooknetwork.com/story/2012/03/01/44505residentialgreenbuilding.shtml

11/08/2011

http://www.energyvanguard.com/blog-building-science-HERS-BPI/bid/47612/the-3-types-of-energy-efficiency-losses-in-water-heating?source=BlogTwitter_[The+3+Types+of+Energ

You pay for the energy that goes into your water heater, but not all of it comes out of the faucet. Here's where the lost energy goes.

10/26/2011

Free CFLs from Duke Energy

09/01/2011

Good advice from our roofer on WSOC - don't use the out of town storm chasers to fix your "hail damage"

Ben Canon started Pinnacle Roofing and Exteriors 10 years ago and has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Wednesday, August 31, 2011.

08/30/2011

Blower door results for our new green certified home yesterday - 750CFM = 1.66 ACH @ 50 - not bad for a non-spray foam house.

08/25/2011

As energy costs continue to rise, building efficient homes is becoming more important

Heating and cooling a home today is not cheap. But neither is purchasing a solar heating system, installing new double-pane windows, or replacing old appliances.

08/17/2011

Interesting stuff on thermal bridging

3D thermal analysis done for ASHRAE shows that that simple changes in installing insulation can drastically improve the thermal performance of large buildings., Learning Series Channel

08/17/2011

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — Area real estate listings now include information about energy efficiency improvements, indoor air quality and wh (read more)

08/13/2011

On our way to Habitat

08/12/2011

Our friends at Happy Box Architecture are featured in this article

Adopting environmentally-friendly and energy efficient business practices provides numerous benefits to business owners looking to control costs, attract customers, and become socially responsible. For businesses interested in making their operations greener, whether you want to increase energy ef...

06/14/2011

We see these advertised all over town - stay away - call the KMC green team fro real savings.

Using fans to ventilate your attic violates the fundamentals of building science. Even solar attic fans can cause problems.

06/10/2011

Charlotte makes the top 25 cities for energy star buildings

05/23/2011

Plan to join us Wednesday, May 25, 1011, at 6:30 PM for refreshments and a chance to meet and socialize with other Sierra Club members and friends. Non-members and potential new members welcomed!

04/15/2011

This year’s Learning Festival and Earth Day Celebration will be bigger, better and greener this year as it returns to the Central Campus of Central Piedmont Community College on Saturday, April 16th, 2011. Now in its fourth year, Charlotte Clean and Green is the premier environmental and sustainabil

03/26/2011

We are the guest this week on Ray Terry's About Your House Radio show - be sure to listen to 610am from 9-11am today.

02/23/2011

Answered by Danny Kelly: Insulating paints -- often referred to as radiant barrier paints -- typically do not perform as promised. A radiant barrier is defined ...

02/11/2011

The City of Charlotte Unveils Power2Charlotte, a New Website Dedicated to Energy Reduction.

Power2Charlotte.com showcases the City of Charlotte's energy efficiency and conservation block grant projects. The site also serves as a community resource for other energy partners and future projects.