Energy Efficiency

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600,000th Home Certified to National Green Building Standard

The home—located in Baton Rouge, La.—was certified at the Emerald level for its water conservation efforts, energy efficiency, and resilience
Dec. 2, 2024
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Codes + Standards

Public Comment Period Open for the 2024 National Green Building Standard Update

Oct. 17, 2024
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Spray foam in the attic to prevent ceiling air leaks
Quality Matters

Insulation Best Practices for Sealing the Ceiling

Oct. 8, 2024
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Energy Efficiency

How Making Homes More Energy Efficient Can Attract Buyers

Sept. 23, 2024
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Pictured: 222 Hog Mountain Circle Fleischmanns, N.Y.
Net Zero

The LEED Homes Awards’ Single-Family Winners

Sept. 23, 2024
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The recent funding announced by the DOE will go toward projects that improve energy efficiency.
Government + Policy

DOE Announces Funding for Communities Adopting Energy-Efficient Building Codes

Aug. 28, 2024
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Despite their up-front construction costs, the long-term savings offered by passive houses also need to be taken into consideration.
Sustainability

Is Passive House Design Worth the Cost?

Aug. 20, 2024
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Households are taking advantage of clean energy incentives offered through the Inflation Reduction Act.
Government + Policy

Data Show Impact of Inflation Reduction Act on Clean Energy Upgrades

Aug. 8, 2024
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A new neighborhood in Massachusetts is using geothermal energy to reduce emissions.
Planning + Development

First Geothermal Neighborhood in US Launches in Massachusetts

July 10, 2024
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This 1,360 Square Foot Zero Energy Ready Home On Long Island Achieves A 15 Hers Index Score
Net Zero

Getting Homes Zero-Energy Ready on Long Island

July 8, 2024
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Case Study: Calina Collective Home, Designed By Collective Carpentry, Had The Goal Of Optimizing A High Performance Building Envelope With Prefabricated Panelized Construction
Design

New Initiative Enables Builders to Reduce Embodied Carbon

May 28, 2024
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Passive House design can increase energy efficiency
High-Performance Homes

Debunking 6 Common Myths About Passive House Design

May 14, 2024
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Energy-efficiency rating showing on tablet with house plans in background
Energy Efficiency

EPA Introduces New Certification: Energy Star NextGen

May 7, 2024

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