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
Energy Efficiency
The Case for Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pumps
Ductless mini-split heat pumps can provide energy efficiency, cost savings, and temperature flexibility, Forbes reports.
Mini…
Codes + Standards
5 Tips to Create an Energy-Efficient House
The web site Earth911.com offers five tips for home buyers to create a new dream green home or substantially renovate an existing home. It’s…
Energy Efficiency
Simple Passive House Measures Can Make Old Homes Efficient
Simple passive house renovation techniques including continuous insulation, sealed walls, and triple pane windows can transform an old, drafty…
Codes + Standards
Virginia’s First Zero-Energy-Ready Home Development to Open in Williamsburg
A new 75-home development in Williamsburg, Va., will be the first in the state to be built to the Zero-Energy-Ready standard. The Department of…
Top 100 Products
Professional Builder 2019 Top 100 Products
Our annual roundup of building products covers everything from kitchen appliances with fresh new finishes to insulated structural panels that boost energy efficiency
Modular Homes
Florida Builder Creates Hurricane-Proof Modular Homes
Florida-based Green Dwellings is working to create energy-efficient modular homes that will stand up to hurricanes, WUFT reports…
Energy Efficiency
How to Make Your House Greener
The average U.S. home use nearly 50 percent more energy than a car, but there are steps homeowners can take to mitigate their carbon footprints,…
Solar
Seventy Percent of Americans Support a Nationwide Solar Mandate
A recent study found that 70% of Americans support a national mandate for rooftop solar similar to the one being initiated in California next year…
High-Performance Homes
How BIM Can Help the Push to Net Zero
A Virginia builder and developer is using BIM technology to build high-performance homes, according to The Energy & Environmental…
Sustainability
Illinois Tops Green Building Ranking
Illinois topped the U.S. Green Building Council’s ranking of states with the most LEED-certified building square footage per capita, according to…