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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
Backlash from utilities on rising demand for rooftop solar panels
Rising demand for rooftop solar energy systems across the country has prompted adverse reactions from utility companies.
Napa County, Calif., adopts new code changes
Changes add green building requirements for home alteration projects
Backlash from utilities on rising demand for rooftop solar panels
Some states levying additional fees for customers with PVs
Los Angeles homes facing new reflective roof requirement
City looking to cut down on urban heat island effect
Authority of EPA, OSHA among top U.S. regulatory battles for 2014
EPA looking to control small bodies of water; OSHA moving against combustible dust
Measuring whole building energy use among big changes in LEED v4
Water metering and outdoor water use reduction are among the newest provisions
Three trends shaping the green construction industry
Healthy building materials and environmentally friendly construction outcomes are especially relevant to homebuilders.
OSHA may require company-wide reporting of injuries and illnesses
Policy change could impact employers with as few as 50 workers.
Connecticut’s solar power fund boosts installation of PVs on homes statewide
2,160 residential solar systems contracts have been approved in the last 22 months
Three trends shaping the green construction industry
Healthy building materials and environmentally friendly construction outcomes are especially relevant to homebuilders
