EPA Introduces New Certification: Energy Star NextGen
The EPA's newest certification aims to boost national energy and emissions savings and act as a catalyst for the construction of new, energy-efficient homes
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
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.
Financial, technical challenges slow Hawaii’s solar power boom
Cloudy weather makes it difficult to maintain reliability on Hawaii’s isolated grids.
Builders, remodelers can expect fallout from Lumber Liquidators flooring investigation
The flooring products allegedly contains unsafe amounts of formaldehyde.
Construction firms will face closer scrutiny this year on labor laws
The Department of Labor will pay special attention to Texas and the southwest.
World’s first carbon-positive prefab home unveiled in Australia
These prefab homes will generate more energy than they use.
New BHMA/ANSI residential hardware standards published
These new additions focus on doors and locks.
Dept. of Energy set to release new Building Science Translator
Industry jargon will make way for everyday language for the average buyer
Bay Area town may require solar panels on all new homes
Across the bay from San Francisco, solar panels are already standard in this small town
Feds issue alert on silica exposure during countertop manufacture and installation
Studies show exposure to crystalline silica causes silicosis.
Feds issue alert on silica exposure during countertop manufacture and installation
Studies show exposure to crystalline silica causes silicosis.
