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
The New American Home
The New American Home 2020's Eco-Friendly Design
A combination of smart design, hyper-insulation, and energy-efficient systems elevate the performance of The New American Home 2020
Energy Efficiency
Can Building a Passive House Cost the Same as a Code-Built Home?
Designer and builder Natalie Leonard shares how an energy-efficient Passive House can cost the same to build as a code-built home
Government + Policy
Department of Energy Invests $74 Million in Building and Construction Innovations
It is a bright day for the construction industry: The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it has budgeted $74 million for 63 selected…
US Solar Jobs Have Risen 167% Since 2010
The future is bright for solar: In just one decade, US solar jobs rose 167 percent. The number of those…
The California Solar Mandate Is Here. What Does This Mean for Builders?
For months, California builders anxiously awaited the arrival of the new year: On January 1, 2020, the new solar mandate that requires 100 percent…
Windows + Doors
Fenestration Rating Council Launches Faster Energy Performance Testing System
The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) introduced a new process that will greatly reduce the time needed for simulating energy…
Solar
Myths and Misconceptions About Going Solar
As home builders prepare for California's solar mandate, solar panel installer Mark Vogel dispels the myths and misconceptions
Net Zero
What Do Homebuyers Want? Builders Adopt a New Strategy
Homebuyer desires are ever-changing and transient. Getting back to some core principles can help builders refocus their business and attract buyers in the process
High-Performance Homes
Zero Energy Ready Home Adoption Is Accelerating
Sam Rashkin, chief architect of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office, says that the construction of zero energy ready…
Solar
How Can Builders Prepare for More Solar?
More U.S. markets are adopting mandates requiring solar energy for new construction. Here are answers to common questions