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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
International Green Construction Code will include option for outcome-based approach
Building energy codes previously relied on performance and prescriptive measures to demonstrate compliance.
Colorado must fix construction defects law, Denver Post says
Colorado city approves ordinance to minimize litigation.
ecoSelect billed as simple green building program for home construction
Program helping builders navigate code requirements and green certification programs.
U.S. Navy will install solar panels on 6,000 San Diego homes
Public-private partnership will save at least $60 million in energy production over 20-year deal.
Fewer homebuyers paying cash for new homes
Cash sales have seen annual declines for nearly two years.
U.S. moving closer to building zero-net energy communities
Lancaster, Calif., is one community incorporating the latest water- and energy-saving technology into homes.
ANSI approves 2015 Wood-Frame Construction Manual standard
Buildings adhering to the standard will better withstand damage and protect occupants.
Architect will use tidal power for new home in South Africa
Turbines will turn sea water into electricity.
New Jersey spends more than $1 billion to replace or restore homes damaged by Sandy
More than 80 percent of impacted homeowners are in the construction process or applying for reoccupancy.
Peer influence a key factor in who adds rooftop PVs to homes
Research indicates installation can increase future PV implementation by almost half within a mile radius.
