NR Green Power

Green Power New Residential What is Green Power? Green power refers to renewable energy resources and technologies that provide the highest environmental benefit including electricity produced from solar, wind, geothermal, biogas, some forms of biomass, and low-impact...

NR Demand Response and Peak Load Management

Demand Response and Peak Load Management New Residential Demand Response and Peak Load Management Demand response refers to strategies employed by utilities that use time-based financial incentives to modify consumer electricity consumption during periods of peak...

NR ENERGY STAR Equipment and Plug Load

ENERGY STAR Equipment and Plug Load New Residential What is ENERGY STAR Equipment and Managing Plug Load Energy Use?   ENERGY STAR, a joint program of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) and the United States Department of Energy (US DOE),...

NR Views and Operable Windows

Views and Operable Windows New Residential What are Views and Operable Windows?  Indoor environments impact occupant well-being and productivity. Aspects of the indoor environment such as access to views and natural light, connection to nature, and personal control...

NR Moisture Control

Moisture Control New Residential What is Moisture Control? Moisture control is a strategy to minimize excessive moisture in the indoor environment. Excess moisture is at the center of many problems related to building durability and indoor air quality in all types of...