EPA Introduces New Certification: Energy Star NextGen
The EPA's newest certification aims to boost national energy and emissions savings and act as a catalyst for the construction of new, energy-efficient homes
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
Experimental ‘Rose Cottage’ is a test bed for sustainable homes
Insulation, photovoltaics, and placement and sizing of doors and windows all impact energy efficiency
Residential building efficiency could help reverse the impact of climate change
Certain techniques could reduce energy consumption by 90 percent
USGBC introduces new online educational platform
Education@USGBC features interactive reference guides for LEED v4
Home buyers increasingly willing to pay more for sustainable features
Green building market is expected to grow tens of billions of dollars by 2016
Business, labor at odds over toughening of OSHA silica-dust rule
Supporters say the rule will increase worker safety, but opponents worry about the impact to businesses
Wood shake roof ban in Calif. county withdrawn for more study
Rather than a ban, city officials are considering incentives to encourage removal of wood shake roofs
Integrated racking can cut costs for residential solar projects
Eliminating nuts and bolts could be the easiest way to reduce costs
Appraisal Institute issues guidelines on evaluating green property
Document meant to assist owners doing green building or green retrofits
Path to fix Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac unclear as Senate Democrats can’t reach consensus
Urgency for new bill lessened by power of FHFA head to enact policies without legislation
Debate over net metering for rooftop PVs moves to Colorado
State's largest utility calling for reduction in 10.5-cent/kwh credit
