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TEDx Matt Grocoff – Shelter: How to Destroy the Planet from the Comfort of Home

For 10,000 years humans have labored to build homes to maximize comfort & joy. Yet the 130 million existing U.S. homes are collectively capable of creating a world that has neither. Learn why net zero energy buildings are not only possible . . . but ESSENTIAL.

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Renovating a 110-Year-Old Folk-Victorian to Net Zero Energy

Kelly & Matt Grocoff believe Thoreau when he said, “What use is a fine house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?” So, they’re on a mission to restore their old house and make it produce more energy than they consume.

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SLIDESHOW: America’s Oldest Net Zero House

This is America’s oldest and Michigan’s first net zero energy home will produce more energy than it consumes. No more energy bills . . . EVER. In fact, the utility company will send the Grocoff’s a check each month.

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Great Floor Debate: New Bamboo vs. Restore Old Floor

In home improvement projects, the popular eco-friendly products are not always the best solution. The Environment Report’s Lester Graham has the story of a home improvement intervention.

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Deciphering Eco-Labels: 3 Certifications You Can Trust

GreenovationTV’s Matt Grocoff joins The Environment Report’s Lester Graham at a big box store to find eco-labels you can trust. Matt shows us three reliable labels to look for.

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Exclusive Look at Weather Channel Star’s Solar Metal Roof

The Weather Channel Health Specialist Dr. Anna Marie brings some green bling to the greenovation of her Florida home with a state-of-the-art solar metal roof. Check out this video of the good doctor’s impressive 7.5 kWh solar system.

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Urbanwood: A Better, Sustainable Option for Removed Trees

Urbanwood isn’t really much different from traditional wood. It’s durable, beautiful and renewable. The only difference is that it doesn’t come from typical forests or lumber yards. Rather, it grows in backyards, parks, and neighborhoods. Photo by Peter Hoffman

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