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
These Six Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades Are About to Get a Lot More Affordable
These all-electric home upgrades can boost a home's energy efficiency, and with the help of government subsidies, they're also more affordable than ever before
California Announces Plans to Cut Rooftop Solar Incentives—Here’s What That Means for Homeowners
California's solar incentive program just took a major hit after the state’s Public Utilities Commission voted to reduce payments to solar customers
Washington State Will Require Heat Pumps in All New Construction Beginning 2023
The State Building Code Council recently voted to approve a new Washington State Energy Code that requires heat pumps in all new-construction projects
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Net Zero
Risks to Consider in the Race to Net Zero
High-performance home building is becoming more commonplace across the U.S., but net zero construction also poses new risks to the built environment
Energy Efficiency
Home Performance Counts in the Home Building and Buying Process
Newly relaunched website is at the nexus of construction, homebuying, and retail to educate builders, real estate agents, and consumers on high-performance homes
High-Performance Homes
Desert Comfort: Next-Gen HVAC and Indoor Air Quality
A more efficient conditioned air distribution system optimizes zoned heating, cooling, and fresh-air ventilation equipment for ideal indoor comfort
Solar
How One Fintech Entrepreneur Is Working to Make Solar Affordable for Every Household
With the help of his solar loan fintech company, GoodLeap, Hayes Barnard is hoping to finance solar installations for a growing number of households across the U.S.
Resilient Construction
How One Oregon Town Is Building Back Greener After a Devastating Wildfire
As it recovers from a destructive wildfire, the small town of Talent, Oregon is employing the help of the Energy Trust nonprofit to build resilient and energy efficient new homes
HVAC
This Texas Housing Development Is Home to the Largest-Ever Geothermal Grid
Once completed, the Whisper Valley community outside of Austin, Texas will use a geothermal grid to provide heating and cooling to 7,500 households
Energy Efficiency
These Canadian Apartments Guarantee Affordability Thanks to Passive House Design
The buildings' efficient design minimizes energy output and cuts down operating costs, opening up affordable units to the city’s most vulnerable residents
Government + Policy
Schumer, Manchin Introduce Bill to Fund and Incentivize Energy-Efficient Construction
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Joe Manchin recently introduced a bill that will provide over $800 million to HUD to improve energy efficiency for affordable housing—here's how that helps and hurts home builders
Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficient Homes Don’t Have to Sacrifice Creature Comforts
Net zero residential construction is evolving to prioritize not just energy efficiency, but also design and livability
Prefab + Panelization
This Bill Gates-Funded Startup Is Building Net-Zero Prefabricated Housing
Prefab startup Vantem is building net-zero homes from highly efficient tiles that cut energy consumption and cost for homeowners
