In This Issue: November/December 2006
 

Features

The
Near-
Zero-Energy Home Makeover


The Williamsons proved that you don’t have to build new to achieve an energy-free home and vehicle.

By Norma and Alan Williamson

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Utility-Scale Solar Ramps Up
To make concentrating solar power cost-competitive, we need policies that encourage long-term commitment.

By Frederick H. Morse, Ph.D.

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Solar Access by Design
Flexible architecture built within a protected solar envelope will ensure every building a place in the sun.

By Ralph L. Knowles

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The Sustainable Suburb
How residents of N Street transformed their Davis, Calif., neighborhood into a resource- and life-sharing community.

By Dan Chiras, Ph.D.

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On the Cover
Alan and Norma Williamson retrofitted their Southern California home with energy-efficient features and renewable energy systems that generate more energy than they use — enough to power their air conditioning and heating systems, appliances and all-electric Toyota RAV4 EV. Photo by Ming Taring Chen

Columns
Chair's Corner:Positive Charcoal =Negative Carbon?
By Ronal W. Larson, Ph.D.
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Publisher’s Perspective: Bold Progress
By Brad Collins

View From the States: Solar Paradise
By Theodore E. Liu

Investing in Clean Energy: 2006 Sustainable Stock Pics
By Rona Fried, Ph.D.

Sustainable Worldview: Avoiding “Revenge of Gaia” By Michael Totten

Working in RE: Back to School
By Mick Sagrillo

Safety Matters: Do Not Disconnect Under Load
By Kent Whitfield

Ask Ken: Energy-Saving Q&As
By Ken Sheinkopf

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