Where Green Home Club Fits In
Bridging the Gap Between Quick Fixes and Real Climate Solutions
Green Home Club picks up where utility-backed programs like Xcel Energy’s Home Energy Squad leave off.
While utilities must focus on shorter-term, cost-effective upgrades, our platform gives homeowners the tools to:
- ✅ Understand the why behind energy and carbon emissions using software you manage
- ✅ Plan for deep energy reductions beyond basic efficiency
- ✅ Align with many states' goals to cut GHG emissions 50% by 2030
We use AI-powered tools and educational support to help you take control of your home’s climate future.
Start Your PlanSee how one Saint Paul historic homeowner created a plan to cut fossil fuel use by 95% — and lower their energy bills too.
Step 1: Before Retrofit
Score: 1/10
Energy Cost: $3,037/year
Annual Energy Use: 253 MBtus
Problems: Leaky basement, poorly insulated walls & attic, old gas boiler
Step 2: Basic Upgrades (Move-In)
Score: 3/10
Energy Cost: $2,847/year
Annual Energy Use: 226 MBtus
Fixes: Replace knob-and-tube wiring, add radon fan, remove asbestos pipe wrap, attic insulation to R-55, basic air sealing
Step 3: Intermediate Upgrades
Score: 7/10
Energy Cost: $2,226/year
Annual Energy Use: 162 MBtus
Fixes: Rim joist sealing, basement wall insulation, high-efficiency condensing boiler
Step 4: Deep Retrofit (Modeled Future)
Score: 9/10
Energy Cost: $2,302/year
Annual Energy Use: 137 MBtus
Upgrades: Electric air-to-water heat pump for 80% of the heating and hot water and 100% cooling
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Green Home AI
Ask A Question You Have or Let Green Home AI Teach You Building Science:
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🌡️ “How might a heat pump fit into an overall whole home plan?”
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🧱 “Explain how heat moves through walls and what insulation upgrades are most effective for my climate zone.”
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💧 “What are the signs that my home might have moisture problems?”
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🌬️ “What are the benefits of mechanical ventilation, and do I need an HRV or ERV?”
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🌞 “How can solar panels and battery storage work together to create energy resilience?”
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🏡 “What is the best retrofit plan for an older home like mine (describe, age, location, sq feet, complaints)?”