This post continues the sharing of learning from the “deep energy retrofit” of our home. It summarizes a financial analysis of the project.
Environment
airplane noise, carbon and climate, cell towers, flooding, land use issues, parks and recreation, pfas, waste/hazards, water issues
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of the Brownsberger Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) project
What is the net environmental impact of a deep energy retrofit (DER)? We know that adding insulation, a more efficient furnace, modern windows and leak sealing foam to an older house will reduce the energy required to maintain a given temperature. We can calculate the cost savings and GHG reductions. But what of the environmental …
Silver Maple Forest: Announcing a new website for the Coalition to Preserve the Belmont Uplands
Five reasons to visit belmontcoalition.org: 5. See a map with the location of the Silver Maple forest/Belmont Uplands 4. Learn about Coalition concerns and the legal case in detail 3. Easy online donation and/or become an online supporter . 2. See beautiful pictures of the forest from Little Pond 1. Find out what about a new …
Continuing the silver maple forest campaign and discussion
We realize the work of you as our shining legislator in the matter of the forest, and 4 other legislators who we understand continue to appeal to reason in behalf of our dwindling natural resources which benefit the Lower Mystic watershed of Belmont, Cambridge, Arlington and Somerville. Public outpouring has come from Cambridge and Belmont …
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Silver Maple Forest Appraisal Process Update
According to the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs in a conversation I had yesterday, they are moving swiftly to retain an appraiser and expect to complete an appraisal in early April.
Belmont Deep Energy Retrofit Update
Building Sciences Corporation has published a case study of our super-insulated home project.