Before and after!
Before and after residential remodel These clients are an active family of five with two kids still at home. They needed to add some space and update this lakeside home. The home…
Carbon negative insulation
One of our favorite aspects of working with the Community Energy Challenge is the diversity of the projects they send our way. We often complete 'standard' weatherization projects. These usually…
2014 Year End Review
The year end review is becoming something of a tradition here at ChuB. Every year it takes a slightly different form but it generally includes a graph of where the money went, our favorite photos of the year, and a list of the awesome local organizations that we’re proud to support with both sweat equity and donations. This year we decided to hold off on making the graph until later in January but we added a map of all of our CEC projects to date. I’m so glad we did! (more…)
Remodel + CEC Pilot Project
In 2015 the Community Energy Challenge (CEC) is considering proposing a Remodel + CEC pilot project. The pilot will be in partnership with the WSU Energy Program and the Building Performance Center…
Governor Inslee at the Building Performance Center
Governor Jay Inslee toured the Building Performance Center this week as part of his statewide climate tour and Ian attended! The Governor toured the Building Performance Center because it is a…
Imagine This! Home and Landscape Tour
We are gearing up for the 12th Annual Sustainable Connections Imagine This! Home and Landscape Tour and I have to tell you, our stop is going to be the place to be! The home…
What does a super efficient heating system look like?
This winter has been a erratic to say the least. With temperatures swinging from 32 degrees to 50 degrees in a matter of hours, you just never know what to expect.…
Powering saws with solar panels
Did you read the recent Whatcom Magazine article about solar power in Whatcom County? In it Dana Brandt, owner of Ecotech Energy states, "Whatcom County is a good place to…
Refer a friend to the Community Energy Challenge!
Are you a past Community Energy Challenge client? Did you have a great experience and now you're home is more comfortable, healthier and your saving energy? Have you told…
Are gadgets killing energy efficiency gains?
We really like graphs at Chuckanut Builders. It's such an easy way to convey alot of information. This graph is no exception, check it out! In 1993 roughly 48% of…
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