U.S. Cities Tackle Energy Efficiency in 2021
Here are top metros practicing energy efficiency across the U.S.
A Home for the Ages: Sustainability, Health, and Attainability in One
The Sustainable, Healthier Home in North Canton, Ohio, is a model of energy efficiency, performance, and attainability for 55+ buyers
Products Featured in the Sustainable, Healthier Home
See which building products went into creating this high-performance, attainable home for the 55+ market
16 New Home Appliances That Warrant a Closer Look
From the kitchen to the laundry room, there’s a slew of new appliances on the market loaded with features that offer homeowners convenience, customization, and energy savings
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Energy Efficiency
For Proving Home Energy Savings, Seeing Is Believing
Providence Home Connected Home Testimonial
Energy Efficiency
The HERS Rating Is Catching On
Since the inception of the HERS Index in 1995, there have been more than 3.2 million HERS-rated homes, with more than 230,000 homes rated this year.
HVAC
Comfort Systems Road Map: A Plug-and-Play Residential Duct System
How strategic Building America research helped create an innovative, market-ready HVAC solution for heating and cooling ducts inside conditioned spaces
Energy Efficiency
Smart Homes Could Help to Stabilize the U.S. Power Grid
The country’s power grid struggles to meet the energy demands of today. Extreme weather in Michigan, California, and Texas highlight the grid’s…
Environmental
How Homeowners Use and Choose Their At-Home Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
While electric vehicles make up just 3% of all U.S. car sales, Biden’s recent executive order calls for half of all car and truck sales to be…
Energy Efficiency
20% of the Country's Planet-Heating Emissions Come From Powering Homes
A significant chunk of planet-heating emissions generated by the U.S. (20%) can be attributed to heating, cooling, and lighting the country’s 128…
Codes + Standards
New California Energy Code Makes Moves Toward Zero Emission Buildings
The California Energy Commission recently announced the 2022 update of the statewide building energy code will require new buildings to use less…
Energy Efficiency
Choosing the Right Air Barrier Material for Your Project
TYPAR Weather Resistant products are ideal for increasing energy efficiency.
Energy Efficiency
RESNET Launches HERS H2O Rating for Water Efficiency
Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) launched a new HERS rating program that evaluates a home’s water efficiency. On HorizonTV this week,…
Energy Efficiency
Homebuyers Split on Preferring Gas or Electric
When provided the choice between gas or electricity for air heating and cooling systems, cooking, and water heating, today’s homebuyers are fairly…
