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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
Higher mortgage rates could be coming later this year
The possible increase may boost home buying in the near future
PHIUS to launch PHIUS + 2015 passive building standard on March 25
The building energy performance target is in the “sweet spot” where cost effectiveness overlaps with aggressive energy and carbon reduction
Fannie Mae to offer lower interest rates to green-certified multifamily properties
Multifamily projects that pass a green certification will be granted a 10-basis-point reduction
N.J. Attorney General to investigate complaints on home insurers following Superstorm Sandy
Some engineers allegedly rewrote reports to enable insurers to reduce awards to policyholders.
Arizona utility adds demand charge for solar-powered users
This new fee will be based on a solar user’s peak power demand during the month.
Dept. of Energy wants innovative ideas to boost energy efficiency in buildings
Website is a platform to bounce of ideas between designers, building scientists, and students.
New Jersey Supreme Court puts control of affordable housing agency in the courts
Affordable-housing advocates alleged that the state government had failed to meet a court-ordered deadline
Majority of renters say they prefer renting to home ownership
A survey found that many renters see renting as more convenient that owning.
Senate bill would give tax forgiveness on mortgage relief
The bipartisan measure would tax forgiveness on loans where principal is reduced.
Maryland may require mortgage contingency provision on new home sales
One builder reportedly made more than $125 million in revenue since 2006 from canceled contracts.
