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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
Report Says OSHA Underestimated Cost of Silica Rule
Industry coalition study contends that OSHA underestimated the cost of proposed silica rule
New OSHA rule aimed at protecting construction workers in confined spaces
The agency says the rule could protect nearly 800 construction workers a year from serious injuries
Missouri launches new home energy certification program
The initiative intends to validate residential energy efficiency improvements to help Missouri homeowners save energy
Passivhaus standard now links performance to local climate
The standards give North American builders much wider latittude
Green home certification program certifies 50,000th home
The program has helped to make green building more mainstream
Codes + Standards
New San Diego Code May Mean Return of Bungalow Courts
A code amendment takes away hurdles for landowners
California’s first Zero Net Energy community in development
The homes will feature solar panels, HVAC systems, water heating equipment, heat pumps and integrated fresh air ventilation
Department of Energy asks for feedback on cost-effectiveness of building energy codes
The methodology includes an energy savings assessment
Fannie Mae offers new program for first-time homebuyers of bank-owned properties
Buyers can save up to 3 percent of closing costs
Nearly 1 million formerly distressed homeowners have returned to ranks of homebuyers
After the foreclosure crisis, more homebuyers are back on the market
