By Jonathan Susser | June 15, 2020
Approximately 80% of Americans have smartphones, but other forms of smart technology — technology that gives users more ways to customize their home — are growing in popularity. These devices offer new levels of control, freedom and security and can[…]
By Jonathan Susser | May 22, 2020
Perhaps another factor in your home search should be energy efficiency. What does an energy efficient home look like? Often, it looks nearly identical to a less efficient home, but there are some strong indicators that a home may have[…]
By Jonathan Susser | May 20, 2020
This article was written by Luke Henry, one of our distributed utility technical specialists. Looking into home solar can be exciting but also a bit daunting. Below, we outline a few areas worth knowing about, including components, characteristics, locations, sizing,[…]
By Kristi Brodd | April 21, 2020
For the past 20 years, Advanced Energy has been proud to manage the SystemVision program. With nearly 6,000 homes certified, we are grateful to all of our affiliates, builders, raters, tradespeople and invested partners. Without you there truly would not[…]
By Jonathan Susser | April 10, 2020
We at Advanced Energy have been supporting and contributing to the residential market for 40 years. Thanks to our flexibility and partnerships with professionals from across the industry — from owners to contractors to builders to program implementers to electric[…]
By Jonathan Susser | January 3, 2020
A: Smart speakers are definitely popular holiday gifts, and they continue to pop up in homes across the country. The Amazon Echo, Google Home, Apple HomePod — there is no shortage of options these days. At their most basic level, smart speakers[…]
By Jonathan Susser | November 17, 2019
As building codes get stricter, homes are getting more efficient, but one thing remains the same: Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems continue to use a substantial amount of energy. Fortunately, like homes, HVAC technology is improving, with the[…]
By Jonathan Susser | October 1, 2019
Attics can get hot. At a certain point — if this heat starts to affect comfort, for example — homeowners may decide to take action. Maybe the attic surrounds the living space of a home, and the heat is being[…]
By Jonathan Susser | September 6, 2019
This article was written by Advanced Energy’s Alex Glenn and Tommy Blair and was originally published as part of The Energy and Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) newsletter. For more articles, visit www.eeba.org/news. Roughly 15% to 20% of homes built in[…]
By Jonathan Susser | August 12, 2019
Curt and his wife, Vesna, are putting the finishing touches on an off-grid cabin outside their home in Pittsboro, North Carolina. The 220-square-foot, heated and ventilated, 1-bedroom space has been a year-long side project for the couple. When it is[…]
