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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
California imposes stringent new water standards
The state’s energy commission approved new standards on toilets, urinals, and faucets sold in California
The Birds, Bees, Flowers, and Trees Revisited
For those of you that have projects with regulatory agency permits, it is imperative that you respect the Birds’ Breeding Season. If you think…
Builders responding to demand for more energy efficient homes
Young adult buyers have ranked homes and products with Energy Star certifications as a priority
D.C. may place height limit on rowhouses
Rowhoses in the U.S. capital may soon not be taller than 35 feet
Popularity of solar power has utilities scrambling to make up for declining revenue
Utility companies are lobbying regulators to vote for a fixed monthly grid maintenance surcharge
L.A. bans oversized additions and teardowns for McMansions
City officials say the ban comes from a report that says oversized homes are threatening the character of neighborhoods.
Firefighters push for home sprinklers but homebuilders oppose code change
Home builders in Tennessee say adding sprinkles significantly raises a home’s price
Florida Senate votes to preserve funds earmarked for affordable housing
Voters in Florida passed a law to dedicate a portion of real estate transaction to preserve nature
North Carolina bill would stop cities from dictating new home design
Some lawmakers have argued that some cities had exceeded their authority
U.S. residential sector installs record amount of solar power in 2014
More than 1 gigawatt of solar power was installed
