Resources for creating energy efficient and sustainable buildings
Did you know that nearly half of Anchorage’s emissions come from our buildings and energy use? The first step to building a sustainable future, (and keeping the money in your bank account) is to stop that energy from being wasted needlessly. Below are some resources to help you reduce energy and heat loss, and switch your energy sources to renewable options.
Take Action: Here are the suggested actions from the panelists at the Buildings & Energy event.
- Reach out to your elected leaders to share your climate action priorities.
- Use the tools below and add energy efficient measures to your home or business on a regular basis.
- Contact a solar provider and get a free assessment of your home.
- Help Bring Affordable Clean Energy Financing to Alaska – Learn more about the Green Bank Legislation (thanks to REAP)
Buildings & Energy Resources: Are you building new construction or renovating an old structure and need to learn about energy efficiency? The following resources will help you on your way to creating a safe, secure, and energy efficient home or business with some surprisingly simple steps.
General Resources:
- Cold Climate Housing Research Center | Healthy & Sustainable Housing for Alaska
- Alaska Insulated Panels
- Architecture in Alaska | Alaska Business Magazine article from Feb 2020
- How to Save a Planet episode | Dec. 10, 2020: “Breaking Buildings’ Addiction to Fossil Fuels”
- Solarize Anchorage
- How to Design a Net Zero Home – article in Architectural Digest
- Alaska C-PACE – Alaska’s Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program
- Anchorage C-PACE program
- The Anchorage Public Library has multiple resources including a Home Energy Saving Kit in a box.
Air to Water Air Source Heat Pumps
- https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/heat-and-cool/heat-pump-systems/air-source-heat-pumps
- https://www.pmengineer.com/articles/92581-cold-climate-air-to-water-heat-pumps
Pumped Hydro