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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
2020 National Electrical Code Resets GFCI Rule
NAHB Policy Briefing: Electrical code updates regarding ground-fault circuit interrupters out of step with currently available HVAC products; number of women employed in construction rises
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 county withdrawn for more study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
Builders’ costs to rise 2 percent in Boulder, Colo., thanks to new codes
Remodeling costs also jumped 10 percent as of Jan. 31
Brookhaven, N.Y., board closes loophole on code impacting superstorm Sandy rebuilding
Homeowners looking to rebuild must now seek variances from the town Board of Zoning Appeals before starting work