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How do I build or buy a salt battery for my home?

I have solar installed on the roof but need to build storage and I would like to use a salt battery.

Posted by Sakthi N Dec. 26, 2020 Renewable energy

Can you recommend consultant for hire to optimize tiny home build?

Hi, we want to build a tiny home and make it as efficient as possible.  So we'd like to hire a consultant to optimize passive solar, ventilation, and other aspects.  Do you have a list of recommendations? If you want to learn how to build the best tiny house I would start on this page here , its the best tiny house we ...

Posted by grrr skunk July 20, 2020 Tiny house 3 responses

how can I find diy green roof supplies in the Vancouver area?

Would like to put a green roof on our existing garage, its approx 70 years old. Where can we get materials to b iuld like to do it ourselves?

Posted by Rachel Riding April 13, 2020 Roof coverings

What is the best insulation for a small energy neutral home project?

...diy on a small budget. Thanks! A bottom temperature of 0°F (or about -18°C) is hardly balmy, and it is important to build homes for their specific climate. We can help you choose the right insulation for your needs as well as determine the right amount of insulation for energy efficiency.  Finding the best insulation r...

Posted by Dan Gull Nov. 11, 2019 Off-grid and Net-Zero Housing 4 responses