About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of using renewable energy in conjunction with energy efficiency measures for sustainable home design.

Hello! This is Episode 414. This is Way #14 of the 44 Ways to Create Your Sustainable Home series. And this episode completes Section Three: Sustainable Services and Infrastructure. It may seem strange that we’ve taken a while to get here, given this is where many homeowners will start in their sustainability choices for their project. ‘Let’s make sure we put solar on the house when we renovate or build new’ is a sustainability move many will make. Way #14 is: Use Renewable Energy to Supply Your (Reduced) Energy Needs.  Note the inclusion of the word ‘reduced’ there, because that’s your first priority, and then your renewable energy can supply that lower need. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/414 ] Now, I understand why solar feels like the obvious first move for many homeowners. It’s visible. It’s tangible. Its benefits show up on the electricity bill. And with rebates offered in many locations to offset the installation costs, they can be an attractive incentive to include. But if you’re doing whatever you want in your home…

People in this episode

Host: Amelia Lee

Topics covered

• sustainability
• renewable energy
• energy efficiency
• solar power
• home design

Keywords

• renewable energy
• solar
• energy needs
• sustainable home
• energy efficiency

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Undercover Architect

Books & works: 44 Ways to Create Your Sustainable Home

Places: www.undercoverarchitect.com/414

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