Mention of Eco-Friendly Home Features Is on the Rise in Sales Listings
Home listing descriptions using eco-friendly terms have been rising over the past five years in line with growing consumer interest in the environment and energy efficiency
5 Steps to Cracking the Code for a High-Performance Home
As a model of energy savings, water conservation, indoor comfort and health, and use of on-site renewable energy, The New American Home 2024 offers valuable lessons
Which Green Building Practices Are Home Builders Using Most?
A recent report reveals which green-building practices are most popular among single-family home builders and remodelers
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
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 US Department of Energy's annual design challenge recognizes collegiate cutting-edge, zero energy building designs
Energy Efficiency
These Six Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades Are About to Get a Lot More Affordable
These all-electric home upgrades can boost a home's energy efficiency, and with the help of government subsidies, they're also more affordable than ever before
Solar
California Announces Plans to Cut Rooftop Solar Incentives—Here’s What That Means for Homeowners
California's solar incentive program just took a major hit after the state’s Public Utilities Commission voted to reduce payments to solar customers
HVAC
Washington State Will Require Heat Pumps in All New Construction Beginning 2023
The State Building Code Council recently voted to approve a new Washington State Energy Code that requires heat pumps in all new-construction projects
Net Zero
Risks to Consider in the Race to Net Zero
High-performance home building is becoming more commonplace across the U.S., but net zero construction also poses new risks to the built environment
Energy Efficiency
Home Performance Counts in the Home Building and Buying Process
Newly relaunched website is at the nexus of construction, homebuying, and retail to educate builders, real estate agents, and consumers on high-performance homes
High-Performance Homes
Desert Comfort: Next-Gen HVAC and Indoor Air Quality
A more efficient conditioned air distribution system optimizes zoned heating, cooling, and fresh-air ventilation equipment for ideal indoor comfort
Solar
How One Fintech Entrepreneur Is Working to Make Solar Affordable for Every Household
With the help of his solar loan fintech company, GoodLeap, Hayes Barnard is hoping to finance solar installations for a growing number of households across the U.S.
Resilient Construction
How One Oregon Town Is Building Back Greener After a Devastating Wildfire
As it recovers from a destructive wildfire, the small town of Talent, Oregon is employing the help of the Energy Trust nonprofit to build resilient and energy efficient new homes
HVAC
This Texas Housing Development Is Home to the Largest-Ever Geothermal Grid
Once completed, the Whisper Valley community outside of Austin, Texas will use a geothermal grid to provide heating and cooling to 7,500 households
Energy Efficiency
These Canadian Apartments Guarantee Affordability Thanks to Passive House Design
The buildings' efficient design minimizes energy output and cuts down operating costs, opening up affordable units to the city’s most vulnerable residents
