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Posted: Dec. 8, 2010 |
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New Britain, CT – The Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund, Connecticut Light
and Power, and The United Illuminating Company are pleased to announce the winners of the first annual
Connecticut Zero Energy Challenge (ZEC). |
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Posted: Aug. 18, 2010 |
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New Britain, CT – Reducing environmental impact and saving on the rising cost of energy
are two key factors that have become increasingly important for today’s homebuilders. In pursuit of these goals, the
Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund is sponsoring the 2010-2011 Connecticut Zero Energy Challenge (ZEC) to
demonstrate that building a high-efficiency home is achievable today. |
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Posted: July 26, 2010 |
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Fifteen residential projects in the 2009-2010 Connecticut Zero Energy Challenge – the first edition of the contest – will be fit and finished by the December 1 competition deadline, after which they will be evaluated by administrators of the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund, an initiative aimed at reducing energy use through efficiency measures. |
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Posted: July 10, 2010 |
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The Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund is sponsoring the 2010-2011 Zero Energy Challenge competition for designers and builders of new homes in Connecticut. While the 2009-2010 Challenge is still going strong, the 2010-2011 Challenge will allow another group of high-achieving builders and homeowners to showcase their groundbreaking projects. |
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Posted: July 9, 2010 |
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For one Connecticut community bank, “green” means
much more than money. Rockville Bank – whose environmental conscience includes the construction of the state’s first “all-green” bank branch — is partnering with a local builder on a model of cutting-edge, low-energy technology in residential home construction. |
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Posted: July 8, 2010 |
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Rockville Bank has partnered with a local builder to produce an energy-efficient home in Avon. The 4,950-square-foot single-family house at 35 West Hills Drive is designed and being built by Bill
Ferrigno and his company, Sunlight Construction Inc. of Avon. The five-bedroom, three-story, high-end
traditional home incorporates a wide variety of new cost-effective technology and techniques that conserve
energy or utilize alternate energy strategies. |
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Posted: June 7, 2010 |
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MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Icynene spray foam insulation was used in concert with other energy efficient technologies such as solar power as part of a "whole-house" approach to building Connecticut's first net zero energy home. |
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Posted: June 10, 2010 |
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In school, you shot for that coveted 100 score on your
tests. This year, however, there are a number of people shooting for a score of 0, and working very hard at it too.. |
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Posted: June 3, 2010 |
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Bill Freeman, owner of Celebration Development Group, stands in an unfinished second floor storage space which shows the foam on every surface of the walls and ceilings. This 3,000 sq. ft. home uses green technology including a geothermal heating/cooling system and should save the homeowner up to $4,000 per year in energy expenses. |
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Posted: May 27, 2010 |
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A house on Avon Mountain will be a marriage between traditional construction and modern technology. In building such a home, David Gordon is achieving his goal of incorporating fuel efficiency into a new house made in a colonial design. |
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Posted: May 24, 2010 |
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Despite a location that’s not optimal for solar, a Connecticut Zero Energy Challenge contestant aims to meld high-end amenities and high performance. |
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Posted: May 23, 2010 |
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William Freeman was on a mission when he built an energy-efficient spec house on Heron Pond in Essex. He wanted to demonstrate that building green doesn't require sacrificing luxury or looks. |
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Posted: Apr. 30, 2010 |
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In May 2009, The Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund (CEEF) and the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF)
launched a design/build competition for the state that aims to educate homebuilders and homeowners about superhigh-
efficiency homes that consume almost no energy. |
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Posted: Apr. 30, 2010 |
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Killingworth, CT - The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) presented awards to engineers and home/facility owners recognizing their exceptional devotion to energy-savings and excellence in design. George Keithan, president and CEO of Consulting Engineering Services, and his wife Mary were presented with their award in the residential category for their Net Zero Energy home located in Killingworth, Conn. |
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Posted: Apr. 30, 2010 |
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New Hartford, CT - On their woodsy lot in the Bakerville section of New Hartford, Jeremy Schaller and Karann Brandt built an attractive, 2,700-square-foot eco-friendly home. It’s a far cry from both the McMansions that were popular during the housing boom and the futuristic designs envisioned in the 70s for ultra-efficient houses. |
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Posted: Apr. 30, 2010 |
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Oakdale, CT - This is a first foray into Building America-level performance for the builder, Jim Pepitone and his company, Ark Ventures, LLC. Building Science Corporation (BSC) supported Ark Ventures on the design and construction of the Greenbrier prototype, the model home for a 14 unit subdivision in which the builder intends to demonstrate his concept of “attainable sustainable.” |
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Posted: Feb. 8, 2010 |
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Madison, CT - Russell Campaigne of CK Architects in Guilford has taken up the CT Zero Energy Challenge with pleasure. His firm — a company he owns with his wife, Mary Jo Kestner — has always been committed to designing sustainable buildings that stand the test of time and are assets to their communities. |
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Posted: Nov. 10, 2009 |
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Avon, CT - David Gordon tore down a single-story colonial home built in 1962 on Deercliff Road and thought he would encounter no problems getting approval for the new one he wants to put in its place. |
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Posted: July 20, 2009 |
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New Hartford, CT - Schaller Eco-home featured in New Hartford's local paper, promoting home tour on July 11th that saw 30 interested and enthusiastic visitors. |
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Posted: July 13, 2009 |
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Hartford, CT – The race is on to build the most energy-efficient home in the state. Eighteen home construction projects are competing in the CT Zero Energy Challenge that will run through December. |
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Posted: Jun. 1, 2009 |
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Guilford, CT – Husband and wife architects Russ Campaigne and Mary Jo Kestner renovate their circa 1844 home in downtown Guilford. |
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Posted: Mar. 5, 2009 |
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New Britain, CT – The Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund (CEEF) and the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) are sponsoring a Zero Energy Challenge competition for designers and builders of new homes in Connecticut... |
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