5 Findings About Heat Pumps
Pinpointing whether heat pumps are a good investment is tricky. A recent report from the National Renewable Energy Lab aims to cut through the complexity
40 Finalists Selected to Advance in DOE's 2024 Solar Decathlon
The U.S. Department of Energy's annual design challenge recognizes collegiate cutting-edge, zero energy building designs
The New American Home 2024: Modern Features, Timeless Comfort
Explore the design elements and unique, luxe details that combine to create a sense of comfort and relaxed indoor/outdoor living in The New American Home 2024
Explore the Building Products That Make This Year's New American Home Another Standout
The latest building products come together in The New American Home 2024 show house, offering luxury, energy efficiency, and solid performance to inspire any project
EPA Launches Series of Webinars on Energy Star Program and 45L Tax Credit
The series of six webinars on the Energy Star program for single-family and multifamily new construction will take place over the next several weeks
Introducing the Schneider Home energy management system
Undisclosed ICC Agreement With NAHB Allegedly Thwarts More Stringent Building Codes
The International Code Council made an unpublicized deal with the National Association of Home Builders that has effectively blocked efforts to…
These Maps Reveal the Top Solar-Powered U.S Cities
It is no surprise that sunny California leads the nation as the nation ramps up solar power. The state holds nearly all of the slots on the nation…
Elon Musk Predicts Tesla Will Sell 1,000 Solar Roofs a Week
Elon Musk is betting on solar panel technology’s bright future as it grows cheaper and more accessible. Tesla is driving further into the solar…
After Enduring Blackouts, More Californians Shifting to Storing Solar
Nothing like a blackout to boost sales of solar panels and battery technology, particularly batteries.
The Northern California…
Solar
Solar Is Keeping Some Lights on in California Blackout
Some Californians might be without power for as long as eight days due to utility Pacific Gas & Electric shutting down the grid to avoid…
Sustainability
Zero Carbon Buildings for All Aims for Ambitious Emission-Reduction Targets
The Zero Carbon Buildings for All Initiative recently launched at the UN Climate Action Summit will aim for upgrading standards so that all…
Solar
Can Solar Boost Home Value?
California’s requirements that all new homes have solar panels, starting in 2020 could give homeowners $19,000 in energy cost savings over 30…
Energy Efficiency
What Green Features Do Millennials Want?
The National Association of Home Builders delineates between the must haves and what's desirable in its breakdown of green features Millennials…
Remodeling Design
Balancing Heritage and Modern Conveniences
Tips for Renovating a Mid-Century Modern House
Innovation
The Ultimate High-Performance Home
This award-winning home by Health-E Community Enterprises is just one example of…