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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
EPA unveils first Energy Star label for clothes dryers
A 20 percent reduction in energy use could lead to $1.5 billion in savings and 22 billion fewer pounds of greenhouse gas emissions.
California school bond measure needed to keep homes affordable, builders say
If builders are forced to pay the entire cost for new schools, home prices could jump by $10,000
Battle over low-cost, Chinese-made solar equipment could stunt solar power growth
Tariffs will make solar power less affordable, solar panel installers say.
Pittsboro, N.C., approves massive new development plan
Planned near the Research Triangle, the development will be the largest in North Carolina’s history
New mortgage rules hindering borrowing, says Mortgage Bankers Association executive
Numbers decreased significantly from a net gain in the fourth quarter of 2013 to a net loss
Growth of home solar power leads Barclays bank to downgrade utility bonds
Barclays anticipates status quo switch to renewable energy caused by declining cost trends
AGC to study causes of construction deaths, injuries
Common threads in fatalities are being analyzed for better safety standards
U.S. infrastructure quality ranks only 19th in the world
The American Society for Civil Engineers estimates $3.6 trillion in upgrades needed by 2020
NAHB economist asks Congress for more favorable regulatory climate to keep industry healthy
Suggestions from the group include protection of the mortgage interest deduction and the Low Income Housing Tax Credit.
Study of homes in Gainesville, Fla., quantifies impact of codes on energy efficiency
Code improvements have led to a 4 percent decrease in electricity consumption, and a 6 percent drop in natural gas.
