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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
Chinese investors buy $22 billion in southern California real estate over past year
All of the activity has helped the regional housing market, but moves by China and the U.S. could slow future investment.
OSHA seeking input on electrical standards
Agency wants to ensure proper safeguards for installation, maintenance of wiring are in place.
Raised Home—and Renewed Hopes—in the Wake of Sandy
When the clouds cleared and the waves subsided following Superstorm Sandy in October 2012, the Santos family found itself picking up the pieces…
Design students build micro house that fits into single parking garage space
Creators say the house could be a model for affordable housing in urban areas.
Economic climate never better for rooftop solar installations
Prices have dropped significantly in the last few decades, while manufacturers focus on enhanced capability and capacity.
Federal regulators making low-down payment mortgages more accessible
Agencies are lowering or eliminating required down-payment amounts.
Energy Dept. offering $4.9 million to states for CO2 emissions cuts
Programs will include home-energy scoring labels.
Heat pumps become economical for cold climates
Some pumps can now withstand temperatures as low as 20 degrees below zero.
Micro homes show promise for affordable housing
Project currently underway in Ithaca, N.Y., could be replicated in other locations with public financing.
Some homes under construction in Moore, Okla., not up to tornado code
City officials want homes to be able to withstand EF-2 or EF-3 tornadoes.
