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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
Georgia roofing groups support bill requiring licenses for roofing contractors
Measure meant to protect storm-damage victims
U.K. town tells couple to take down solar panels because of aesthetics
Town council encouraged installation of PV panels in the first place
Roof design load could help reduce risk of collapse in Aspen, Colo.
Older roofs may only be able to carry 45 to 60 pounds per square foot
Injury-liability law responsible for higher construction insurance cost in N.Y.
Law holds builders solely liable for construction accidents
Mass. congressmen ask FEMA to slow flood zone map requirements
City officials spent $24,000 on successful challenge of methodology used in redrawing maps
Oakwood Homes, Solar City partner on no-cost PVs for homebuyers
Monthly leasing fee at Oakwood covers installation as well
Roofers association urges employers to prepare for Affordable Care Act
Deadline for larger companies is 2015; smaller companies have until 2016
Net Positive Energy + Water is latest green certification standard
Creators hope to improve upon net zero standards
Obama’s climate resilience panel says PVs, cool roofs should be part of solution
Other focuses include disaster recovery, infrastructure upgrades and renewable energy projects
Experimental ‘Rose Cottage’ is a test bed for sustainable homes
Insulation, photovoltaics, and placement and sizing of doors and windows all impact energy efficiency
