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
Innovation
Scientists Create the First Transparent Solar Panels
The creation of window-like solar panels could mean a wider rollout and solar energy usage—once scientists are able to maximize the transparent…
Opinion
Does Propane Have an Edge on Household Energy Costs?
A recent Department of Energy forecast examines the representative average unit costs of five residential energy sources: electricity, natural gas, heating oil, propane, and kerosene
The New American Home
A New Era of Idea Homes at IBSx
The 2021 versions of Pro Builder’s Show Village and The New American Home pivot to meet changing times
Net Zero
Could Every U.S. Home Be Retrofitted to Zero-Energy?
The average American home still runs on fossil fuels, but one report has found a feasible plan to transform each home into a zero-energy one. The…
Energy Efficiency
Selling All-Electric Homes
Buyers love living in these homes, but to get them there you need to address a few common objections
Energy Efficiency
Should You Consider Hybrid Heating?
As a cost-effective step toward an all-electric future, hybrid heating systems offer real customer benefits
Energy Efficiency
Are All-Electric Homes the Future?
This Denver builder believes that, even in a gas market, the advantages of all-electric homes will grow their market share
Net Zero
Housing's Now: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home
The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home is proof that combining high performance and market appeal is a recipe for success in today’s competitive production environment
Products
A Closer Look at Products Innovation in the Ultimate Z.E.N. Home
Products provided by sponsors of the Ultimate Zero Energy Now (Z.E.N.) home helped the builder deliver high performance and market appeal
Net Zero
Net Zero Energy: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home's Comfort Solution
The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home took a team approach to conquer aggressive performance and cost goals and deliver optimum indoor comfort.