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24 Jan
2018

Dave Dye, sustainable homes designer joins GHI Board and takes on secretary position.

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David Dye, AIA, LEED AP Homes, is a Project Architect at DFD Architecture, LLC in Spring Lake, Michigan. He consults on commercial projects and designs sustainable homes. He is designing […]

21 Jan
2018

Kris Hunter, Battery & Solar Expert joins GHI Board of Directors in 2018

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Kris Hunter is an owner of two West Michigan based companies—Hunter Energy Resources LLC, a solar PV system design and installation firm and Global Battery Solutions LLC, an advanced chemistry battery […]

31 Dec
2017

Burh Becc @ Beacon Springs LEED Platinum & Zero Energy Capable Certified

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This project was developed for Tom & Marti Burhbecc and has from October 14 2016 to October 13 2017 produced over 4,000 kilowatt hours more than

31 Dec
2017

Grand Traverse Habitat For Humanity Depot Neighborhood goes LEED Platinum & Zero Energy

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The Grand Traverse Habitat for Humanity Depot Neighboorhood showcases the idea of a zero energy community working together to achieve no utility bills

31 Dec
2017

MN Net Zero Victorian Gut Rehab Officially is Certified Net Zero Energy

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Net Zero Victorian was undertaken to create a retirement home for two professors, Linda and Stewart Herman. It caps a lifetime of environmental activism

18 Dec
2017

Ten Simple Steps to Get a No Utility Bill Home – 3 & 4

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Written by GHI Board Member Morna Hallsaxton How does a homeowner build a residential building with zero energy? There is a simple answer to this question. Get help. Start […]

4 Dec
2017

Ten Simple Steps to Get a No Utility Bill Home – 1 & 2

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Written by GHI Board Member Morna Hallsaxton What does it mean to have a residential building with zero energy? Is it worth the cost? The answers to these two very […]

21 Sep
2017

Members Tom Bassett-Dilley Architect & Habitat for Humanity Kent County featured in USGBC LEED Homes Awards

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Outstanding Single-Family Project: Right Sized Passive Home, Oak Park, Ill. Designed by Tom Bassett-Dilley Architect, constructed by Evolutionary Home Builders and verified by Eco Achievers,

24 Aug
2017

OHM Sweet OHM: Come Inside of this Zero Energy LEED Platinum Home

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Join us as we give you an exclusive tour of Hanson’s trending zero energy and LEED Platinum certified home. The entire design, construction, and mechanical team will walk you through each area of the home

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