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Exploring Passive House Design 

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Watch to learn how passive home designs can use up to 90% less energy than the average home.

Exploring Passive House Design – 90% Energy Savings!

What if I told you that it’s possible to build a house that uses up to 90% less energy than your current house? And combining that with solar panels you could heat, cool, and even charge an EV for just a few hundred dollars a year? Let’s take a closer look and explore Passive Houses.

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1950s Home Retrofit to Super Efficient Passive House 

Watch to learn about a 1950s Montreal house that was retrofitted to become an efficient passive house by adding a 16 inch thick layer of cellulose insulation to the exterior.

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BPA & Service Year Alliance: AmeriCorps Capacity – Building Opportunity Webinar

In this webinar, we provide an in-depth overview of AmeriCorps State and National Programming, uncovering available resources for weatherization and clean energy agencies.

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The Interconnected House 

Watch as Energy Circle installs a basement subfloor after a series of problems related to gutters, roof, foundation, and insulation.