City’s “tiny house” aims for big impact on energy savings

The Baltimore Sun
Timothy B. Wheeler
October 19, 2015

Aiming to help Baltimore residents shrink their utility bills, city officials unveiled a tiny home on wheels Monday that’s packed with energy-saving materials, including solar panels and a “pedal generator” that produces power via pumping arms and legs.

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake turned out for a ceremony outside City Hall to show off the “mobile energy education center,” which will be displayed around the city to inspire residents and businesses to become more energy-efficient.

Built by Civic Works as part of a job-training project, the 200-square-foot abode on wheels features more than a dozen “green” and energy-saving materials or technologies, including a tankless water heater, cool roof and a solar-powered ventilator. It will have propane heat and a back-up battery to keep the lights and appliances on when the sun isn’t shining.

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