Empowerhouse Collaborative

National Geographic Magazine included the Empowerhouse Collaborative in a recent article about the Passive House movement in the United States!

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/energy/2015/01/150120-thermos-like-passive-homes-heat-up-in-the-us/

Thermos-Like Passive Homes Aggressively Save Energy The passive-building standard is catching on in North America, but it also faces challenges.

EMPOWERHOUSE: Solar Decathlon Team, Habitat for Humanity and D.C. Goverment Celebrate Completion of. Developed in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. (DC Habitat), and the D.C. Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), the project marks the first time in the Solar Decathlon's history that a team partnered from the outset with civic and government agencies to...

http://online.wsj.com/article/AP44b8cb5e59d64c5784a002f2c8fc5eb8.html

DC unveiling energy efficient, affordable home WASHINGTON — District of Columbia officials are unveiling a new affordable and energy efficient home.