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Ask a Sustainable Builder

English, Leisure/Hobby/Lifestyle, 2 seasons, 8 episodes, 5 hours, 3 minutes
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This podcast is for people who want to understand options for custom homes and renovating that will reduce their carbon footprint. Some call it green building, some high performance and others, sustainable building. If you want to understand building science concepts and lingo in a conversational way, then join us as I interview everyday builders, architects, materials suppliers and people who enjoy living in high performance homes. This will be a great start on your journey to sustainable choices in home building and renovation.
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Anna DeSimone - Energy Efficiency to Net Zero in Stages, Renewable Energy Options, Healthy Home, Financial Incentives

Anna DeSimone is a nationally respected housing expert and lights the way for consumers to make informed decisions in buying, financing, and renovating their homes. She is the author of Housing Finance 2020, Welcome to the Agrihood, and her newest book is "Live in a Home that Pays You Back, A Complete Guide to Net Zero, and Energy-Efficient Homes".  In this episode we’ll talk about healthy homes, renewable energy options, rebates and tax incentives, and how your path to zero energy efficiency can be taken in small steps. Topics: Anna's recent book, "Live in a Home that Pays You Back, A Complete Guide to Net Zero and Energy-Efficient Homes" Becoming energy efficient in small steps What to consider before building a highly efficient, net-zero, or high-performance home Solar, thermal, and other renewable energy options for homeowners Changing our relationship with technology Building sustainability into family choices Common pitfalls on the path to energy-efficiency Links: Find the books, blog posts, and more videos at: https://annadesimone.net/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annadesimone/
4/10/202253 minutes, 14 seconds