5 Findings About Heat Pumps
Pinpointing whether heat pumps are a good investment is tricky. A recent report from the National Renewable Energy Lab aims to cut through the complexity
40 Finalists Selected to Advance in DOE's 2024 Solar Decathlon
The U.S. Department of Energy's annual design challenge recognizes collegiate cutting-edge, zero energy building designs
The New American Home 2024: Modern Features, Timeless Comfort
Explore the design elements and unique, luxe details that combine to create a sense of comfort and relaxed indoor/outdoor living in The New American Home 2024
Explore the Building Products That Make This Year's New American Home Another Standout
The latest building products come together in The New American Home 2024 show house, offering luxury, energy efficiency, and solid performance to inspire any project
EPA Launches Series of Webinars on Energy Star Program and 45L Tax Credit
The series of six webinars on the Energy Star program for single-family and multifamily new construction will take place over the next several weeks
Introducing the Schneider Home energy management system
Net Zero
Making the Transition to Net Zero Homes: Product Design
Designing your homes to optimize the sun and reduce mechanical energy loads is critical to achieving a net zero energy balance
Are Double-Sided Panels That Follow the Sun the Future of Solar?
Solar panels currently convert roughly 22 percent of the light they capture into energy, but the position of the sun can limit how effective they…
Government + Policy
A Tale of Two Missouri Cities Reveals State’s Divide in Energy Policy
Kansas City and St. Louis may be in the same state, but the two Missouri cities couldn’t be further apart when it comes to energy policy. While St…
Quality Matters
Achieving Comfort Above the Garage
Rooms built over garages require special attention to ensure efficiency and the desired level of comfort
Healthy Homes
Net Zero Energy: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home's Indoor Air Quality System
The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home stretches the boundaries of a fully integrated indoor air quality system to address health concerns
Modular Homes
Meet the Modular Building Manufacturer Selected for IKEA’s First UK Homes
IKEA is no longer just a furniture powerhouse. The Swedish-based company is throwing its hat into the modular housing ring with BoKlok, a…
California’s Grid Can Support All-Electric Buildings
Several local governments in California have passed building codes mandating that new buildings be 100 percent electric, banning the use of…
Connecticut Co-Housing Project Boosts Efficiency With Simple Design Features
A co-housing project called Rocky Corner in Connecticut uses some simple, but powerful…
Net Zero
Making the Transition to Net Zero Homes: Role of Trade Partnerships
Two builders discuss why cultivating true trade partners is essential to successfully transitioning your business to building net zero or NZE-ready homes
Minnesota Safety Rules Will Reduce Space for Rooftop PVs
New safety regulations in Minnesota will reduce the size of residential solar installations by at least 20 percent, according to a solar industry…