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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
Solar panels standard on thousands of new homes in the West
Program could save homeowners 20 percent on solar power
Mayor backs reform of Pittsburgh inspection, permitting practices
Land use and management will also be a focus to improve efficiency and productivity.
Coalition pushes for update to New York State’s building code
Bringing state codes up to 2015 ICC standards would simplify interstate development.
Fraunhofer Center completes first installation of Plug and Play PV System
Implementation of the system could cut installation costs of solar electricity more than half by 2020.
Decatur, Ga., approves development ordinances that boost energy efficiency
New residences must be built to one of three recognized green standards.
Shea Homes the subject of Seattle’s largest class-action lawsuit
Homeowners in Trilogy Redmond Ridge development are complaining of improper roof flashing, poor sealing.
Revisions to bank mortgage-lending penalty guidelines take effect
With a better idea of when they could be penalized for lending to unqualified applicants, banks should ease credit requirements.
Roofing material manufacturers extend research project on sustainable roofing
New York-based study evaluates benefits of thermal insulation and cool roofing in northern climates.
Fannie Mae, Detroit Land Bank Authority partner to stabilize neighborhoods
Foreclosed properties will go to the Land Bank, which will determine the best use for the community.
Two years for rooftop solar cost to be on par with coal, oil
The price of the technology will continue to drop.
