Battery Backup for a Photovoltaic (PV) Solar System
November 11, 2024
Battery Backup System The number of homes with solar power has increased rapidly over the last decade. However, the number of homes that also have battery backup is much smaller.…
Semi-Custom Homes
September 30, 2024
Introducing Build Native’s Semi-Custom Homes Beauty, Affordability, and Sustainability in One! At Build Native, we’ve always been committed to providing sustainable, high-quality homes…
Building a Solar Ready Home
March 23, 2017
When building a new home, you have the opportunity to build it right from the beginning, saving yourself thousands of dollars in utility bills over the decades (as well as offsetting the…
The Future and Solar
February 28, 2017
NATiVE was proud to speak with the next generation of solar supporters at two events in Central Texas in February. NATiVE’s CEO Lloyd Lee spoke to his daughter’s 2nd grade class at Dripping Springs…
Thirsty Planet Going Build Native
January 26, 2017
Local Brewing Company Thirsty Planet Expands Commitment to the Earth ABOUT Thirsty Planet Brewing, Co. (thirstyplanet.net) has been brewing beer in Austin since 2010. They are inspired by…
Powering a Birthing Center in Haiti with Solar
July 31, 2016
by David Dixon (NATiVE Business Management) Entrance to MamaBaby Haiti clinic in Vaudreuil Haiti. It is a country that I knew little about. I was aware that it is a poor nation, in fact,…
Cool House Tour 2016
June 7, 2016
Sunday, June 12th, 10am – 6pm The 20th Annual Cool House Tour, a collaboration of Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) and the Texas Solar Energy Society (TXSES) is this Sunday! This…
Spray Foam Insulation
October 13, 2015
When building an energy efficient, net-zero home in Texas, it is vital to eliminate or greatly reduce energy loss with a high performance thermal envelope. Spray foam insulation, an…
Elements of a Net Zero Home in Texas
September 4, 2014
As we cross Labor Day weekend off our calendars, we now turn our attention to what the fall season brings. At NATiVE, we see September as the right time to join in the back-to-school…
Rainwater: The Healthiest Choice for Your Family
February 20, 2014
With concerns over the quality of municipal water supplies rising and a greater understanding of the ecological costs of depleting natural ground and surface water sources, rainwater…