Late in 2021 we visited a build using one of our passive house kits in the Victoria Harbour area of Ontario.
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Has the US Inflation Reduction Act got you thinking about heat pumps?
Earlier this season the US administration introduced rebates and tax incentives for US homeowners purchasing heat pumps.
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ERV Post Follow Up
Earlier this spring we posted an article on Pre-certified Passive Components: ERV or energy recovery ventilators. The “fresh air machine” of passive homes, including those built by EkoBuilt, ERVs are a vital component and worthy of close inspection. The unit we recommend is the Jablotron Futura Passive ERV and it’s pre-certified by the IPHA.
We fielded a couple of great questions following that post and want to answer them here:
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Pre-certified Passive Components: ERV
As we talked about in our last post on passive windows and doors, pre-certified components are a thing. They make meeting the passive house standard that much easier (whether you plan to officially certify your home or not).
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