Introduction: New York State Energy Research & Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Next Gen Buildings program seeks to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative solutions that enable electrification and decarbonisation of building stock in the state of New York. The Challenge: Albany homeowner wanted to replace their gas-fired Weil McLain indirect tank in their single 3 […]
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Case Study
Sunamp heat batteries in action: a case study of energy-efficient living in New Mexico’s LEED platinum home
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New Mexico homeowners Kyrie and Hal Stillman designed a one-of-kind, energy-independent residence in New Mexico with LEED Platinum credentials, a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement. They named it the RIFT house (Regenerative Ingenuity for Tomorrow) and aim to inspire others to use minimal resources and become net positive in energy. To maximize renewable energy, […]
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US homeowners Laura and Gil have been living off-grid since 2000. Their PV-powered home features a fossil-fuel-free outdoor kitchen with a system for on-demand running hot water provided by a Sunamp thermal battery. The heat battery uses excess electricity generated for free by photovoltaic panels. The installation, which required minimal plumbing, took just 15 minutes, and […]