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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
Construction begins on largest geothermal-equipped housing development in U.S.
A ground-source heat pump will be required in every unit.
Proposed standards for gas fireplaces would eliminate pilot lights
The proposed standard strives for cost- and energy-efficiency.
Boston looks to sell 250 lots for contractors to build affordable homes
Homes must be sold at prices aimed at middle-income buyers
Historic home retrofit in Michigan achieves net-zero energy
In keeping with historic accuracy, the family supplemented antiques where reclaimed materials weren’t possible.
Solar panels face criticism in Texas for ‘industrial look’
For some residents, aesthetic value matters over carbon footprint and savings.
Most U.S. homes qualify for down payment assistance
Data was taken from Down Payment Resource's Homeownership Program Index
ASHRAE, IAQA approve consolidation
The consolidation is hoped to create high-impact resources for building professionals worldwide
Ten solutions to common OSHA violations
How do you avoid common OSHA regulation violations? Here is some advice.
Minnesota homebuilders ask court to delay fire sprinkler law
Minnesota is the fourth jurisdiction to adopt some form of residential sprinkler mandate for single-family homes.
Indiana bill would make solar less attractive to homeowners
The bill will lower the amount of money solar customers get for selling excess power
