Our four-part series on ZNE strategies, presented with Allen Construction and the Central Coast Green Building Council, opened last month to a sold out crowd.
Strategies for Collecting and Using Rainwater - Residential Edition
In a winter season that seems set to bring more sunshine than rain, it is easy for rainwater collection to drop to the bottom of anyone’s priority list. Yet, long periods of warm dry weather punctuated with short intense storms make smart water use - especially if you have irrigation needs - all the more important.
Onsite Water Reuse Takes a Another Step Forward
And Now for Some Good News on GHG Reductions
We often talk about the "energy-water nexus", recognizing that pumping, cleaning and treating water is a significant contributor to energy use. In 2015, water conservation programs in California reduced water use by more than 20%, but the energy savings and subsequent GHG reductions weren't quantified, until now.