EPA Introduces New Certification: Energy Star NextGen
The EPA's newest certification aims to boost national energy and emissions savings and act as a catalyst for the construction of new, energy-efficient homes
Public Comment Period Opens for National Green Building Standard Updates
The 45-day public comment period for draft 2 of the 2024 NGBS begins on April 12, 2024
Public Comment Period Opens for 2024 National Green Building Standard Update
The 45-day public comment period opened Aug. 18, and comments must be submitted by Oct. 2, 2023
The Inefficiencies of the Latest Energy Code
The 2021 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) hampers the return on investment for builders and homebuyers
New RESNET Label Provides Home Energy-Efficiency Ratings and Certifications Info
A one-page, consumer-friendly label is now available for all homes in the RESNET Registry
Meet the Zero Energy Ready Home Program Version 2
The latest version of the ZERH program aims to push home energy efficiency and performance to the next level
This Week's Codes and Standards, January 1
Google's master plan development, rising sales for smart home devices, and new legislation protecting homeowners
This Week's Codes and Standards, December 25
An enhanced, interactive map of New York City landmarks, a new metal roof mandate in the Florida Keys, and homeowners' concern over energy efficiency program surcharges
This Week's Codes and Standards, December 18
Green energy investments, German co-housing developments without developers, and a Michigan landfill closing causing contractors to reduce waste
This Week's Codes And Standards, December 11
A new report looks into continuing costs for green infrastructure, tax overhaul implications on affordable housing, and Seattle's new energy code highlights
This Week's Codes And Standards, November 27
Resilient home design in wake of 2017 storms, PV trade dispute ramifications on U.S. solar industry, and new ASTM code on building sealing performance
Affordability
Boulder Considers Adding More Accessory Dwelling Units
The City Council of Boulder, Colorado is currently considering loosening restrictive policies regarding the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
Codes + Standards
Changes Likely to Come to Federal Wetlands Regulations
Big changes may be coming to federal wetlands regulations after the Trump Administration rescinded the Obama-era Clean Water Rule. A Trump…
Resilient Construction
Strict Building Codes Protect Homes in the Florida Keys From Hurricane
Newer homes in Monroe County are made of precast concrete and elevated on stilts
This Week's Codes And Standards, Aug. 21
Big changes coming to Ontario building code
Changes to the Province of Ontario’s building code could include…