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# Victoria boosts clean energy with bonus rebate for Australian-made heat pumps

Unlock up to $1,400 in Victorian government incentives for Melbourne homeowners. This guide explains the new bonus for choosing Australian-made heat pumps and how to navigate the available funding.

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Victoria Australia announces new heat pumps rebate Melbourne

## Hydro Quebec announces grants for installing PV solar panels

Hydro-Québec is set to launch a major home solar rebate program: could this be the moment solar power finally takes off in Quebec?

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Solar panels in Quebec on the roof of a Passive House by Mach Design - Imag

# Why aren't prefab houses more popular? See answers to frequently asked questions

Learn why prefab homes aren’t more popular despite their benefits. Find out about cost, financing, permits, resale value, and more - helping you understand the challenges and advantages of modern prefab homes...

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Prefab homes and Modular houses create lots of questions © Bonneville Homes

## A guide to radiant cooling in homes -an alternative to forced air AC

Radiant cooling in homes can be comfortable, quiet and efficient, but does it work? Find out the cost and disadvantages compared to forced air cooling.

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Under floor radiant cooling can be an alternative to forced air Air Conditi

## Electric fireplaces: are they a good option for green homes?

Can a fake flame ever replace the real thing? I’m not sure yet, but the case for ditching my wood stove is getting harder to ignore.

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An electric fireplace is a clean alternative to gas or wood stoves

## Using an electric car as a home battery during power outages

The EV plugged into your house could potentially provide emergency power during outages without having to buy a generator or a dedicated home battery, find out how!

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EVs can power your house in a power outage with V2H or V2G technology

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# Your trusted resource for building efficient, economical and healthy sustainable green homes - affordably.

**Check out our latest posts for sustainable green building news for North America**, search by keyword with our intuitive search bar at the top of every page or by category in our **Green Building Guides** written with the "hands-on" construction experience from **LEED V4 Platinum certified Homes projects, including Canada's first**, like The Edelweiss, described as "***A phenomenal achievement***" by Canada Green Building Council President Thomas Mueller. We even have a range of **Affordable Green Prefab Homes available now here**, in modern, contemporary and tiny house versions. With a full guide to specification on the ECO-HABITAT S1600 an **architect designed prefabricated Passive House, Net Zero Energy & LEED ready Kit Homes available in Quebec, Ontario, New York, Vermont, Maine or New Hampshire here** or **top tips for building a green home on a budget** can be found here, and **the definitive history of ICF construction and ICF blocks can be found here.** If you don't find what you're looking for in the Building Guide you might find it in our **Green Building Advice Forum**, if not you can ask a question of your own.

### **Build Better, Renovate Better, Live Better with Ecohome.net, North America's trusted green building information resource**...

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**Come see what home ideas we find inspiring for sustainable home renovations, new builds and everything in between** - and save and share the best of Ecohome here. It could include healthier internal air quality, sustainable building materials, greater comfort and quality of life, off-grid, solar heating, our listings of innovative home design images, including '**before and after' green home renovation photos** grows every day to help inspire dream home designs for all.

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**Ecohome makes it easy to connect with top-rated, sustainably-minded construction professionals for your next eco-friendly building or renovation project.** Our platform features a curated network of skilled contractors specializing in green construction practices, including LEED, Net Zero, and Passive House certifications.

With Ecohome, you’ll **find professionals dedicated to creating healthy, sustainable spaces using the best eco-friendly materials and building practices**. Start your journey towards a greener, more energy-efficient home today by browsing our network of trusted, experienced construction experts.

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**Ecohome makes it simple to discover the best eco-friendly, high-performance building products and materials for your next construction or renovation project.** With a focus on sustainability, our platform connects you to a wide range of carefully selected, top-quality materials that are designed to meet the highest standards of energy efficiency, durability, and environmental impact.

Whether you're looking for materials for LEED-certified, Net Zero, or Passive House projects, Ecohome provides the resources you need to make informed decisions.

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## The green building guides

**Search our categorized sustainable construction guides by topic** for help with new green home builds or eco-friendly home renovations, or read here for a case study for building 35 Net Zero Energy homes in a cold climate.

### *"If you can build a house that costs next to nothing to operate for the same price as building a traditional house, why would you build it any other way?" -* Mike Reynolds, Ecohome

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**Elevate your knowledge or expertise with Ecohome’s education hub.** Our **training programs equip homeowners and DIY'ers** with a deeper understanding of the best choices for a better home and how to make affordable green choices for both design and materials. Ecohome also trains construction professionals with the knowledge and skills to excel in sustainable building practices. Gain ECO+ Accreditation in eco-friendly construction methods, improve your project outcomes, and demonstrate your commitment to sustainability. **Construction professionals, start your path to ECO+ Accreditation today and stand out as a leader in green building.**

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