Renewable energy heating / Discussions

...heating/cooling?

...heating is on its way out. Read more here –  Why Electric Heating Systems are Best for Zero Energy Homes. Here is our introduction to underfloor radiant floor heating. As for the slab on grade with frost wall – an alternative to explore is a raft slab frost protected shallow foundation with air heated radiant floors, t...

...heating and cooling an off grid home, passive systems are always best, followed by the simple ones. By that we mean – design the home as energy efficient and air tight as possible and start with the basic principles of passive heating and cooling. That means orienting the home for solar gain in winter but ensuring suff...