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
Utah’s Housing Recovery Hinges on Federal Permitting Reform
Despite a fast pace of new-construction projects statewide, demand for housing in Utah continues to outpace supply. Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
Newly formed group challenges Florida building code
Door and window manufacturers object to more stringent energy requirements
A decade after Katrina, New Orleans becomes a model for climate resilience
Ten years after, the city's strategies are a model for the rest of the country
Environmentalists, homebuilder groups at odds over new code proposal in St. Louis area
Environmental groups say failing to adopt the change could cost a new homeowner about $150 more a year in energy bills
Despite drought, Folsom, Calif., city manager envisions 10,000 new homes
City manager says there is enough water for Folsom’s population to grow to nearly 100,000 by 2036
Post-Katrina roofing codes creating more resilient buildings on Gulf Coast
Stronger building standards and codes have contributed to stronger roofs in the region
Research indicates major earthquake looming for Pacific Northwest
Homes built before 1994 did not have to follow stringent earthquake codes, making a vast majority of homes vulnerable.
L.A. considers controversial traffic calming measures
The plan calls for hundreds of miles of new bus-only lanes, bicycle lanes, and traffic calming measures over the next 20 years
Obama announces plan to encourage more residential solar power
U.S. residential solar grew 76% in the first quarter of this year
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Community Solar Projects on the Rise
One research firm projects solar gardens will make up a large market share of the industry by 2020
