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
Utah’s Housing Recovery Hinges on Federal Permitting Reform
Despite a fast pace of new-construction projects statewide, demand for housing in Utah continues to outpace supply. Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
Obama plan would save about $900 on first-time mortgages
First-time borroweres could save as much as $900 per year with the reduction in mortgage insurance fees recently announced by President Barack Obama.
Public comments sought on draft of new passive house standard
The Department of Energy funded a paper that is avialable for comments from the public.
Investors buying fewer homes for flipping
Although the number of flips declined last year, the average gross profit for these projects is up.
National Renewable Energy Lab studies how a smart home links to the grid
The Naitonal Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado is examining a new way that woudl allow home appliances to communicate with the power grid using an Internet connection.
North Richland Hills, Texas City Council under fire over new solar panel rules
New solar panel rules requiring residents to seek a special permit prior to installation have upset those living in a Texas community.
Smart home technology to be featured at Consumer Electronics Show
The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas features connected home technology including light bulbs, thermostats, and other items that users can benefit from intsalling in their home upgrades.
U.S. imposes steep tariffs on Chinese solar panels
The Commerce Department is issuing steep tariffs on solar panels from China after discovering unfair subsidies were being issued by the Chinese government in addition to other infractions.
Mortgage rates to rise less than predicted, Fannie Mae says
Opinions vary on how much rates will change in 2015, but many still expect them to rise.
Midwestern cities demolishing tens of thousands of abandoned homes
Abandoned homes in three Midwestern states are being torn down to reduce crime and help boost the real estate market.
Recycled plastic provides eco-friendly roofing option
A college professor developed a way to utilize more than 2 billion plastic bottles for roof thatching.
