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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
Owners enthused over geothermal system after expanding Westport, Conn., home
The system has eliminated oil and gas bills for the 1950s-era, 1,800-sf home.
Californians turn to green dyes to spruce up parched lawns
Tightening water-use restrictions are driving the use of the non-toxic dye.
Prescott, Ariz. reaffirms controversial sprinkler requirement in new code
After a debate over adopting the latest code for sprinkler installment, city officials voted to keep it.
2014 National Electrical Code now effective in 12 states; 11 more to come online by January
The revised requirements impact residential, commercial and industrial electrical installations.
Net-metering case goes to Ohio Supreme Court
Ohio utilities are trying to reduce the amount net-metering customers get for their electricity.
Ottawa, Ill., approves new code, except for single-family home sprinkler requirement
Added costs of proposed sprinkler provision concerned city officials.
Fed survey finds demand for prime mortgages rising, some easing of credit standards
The Wall Street Journal calls it the largest wave of lenders loosening standards for prime mortgages since the housing bust.
More first-time home buyers should be entering the market but aren’t
A new Harvard study concludes that tight credit, not affordability, is keeping first-timers away
California revives study of earthquake faults that could restrict development
The new study will be partially paid for through increases to building permit fees.
IBHS launches program to help contractors strengthen homes against storms, disasters
New initiative sets stronger construction standards meant to withstand all manner of severe weather
