Energy Efficiency

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In Boston, Passive House Pays Dividends

Using Passive House principles, three homes maintain indoor comfort while cutting energy costs
Jan. 14, 2025
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Exterior view of the Panorama Idea Home in Colorado.
The Panorama House

Brilliant and Resilient: The Panorama Idea Home

Dec. 10, 2024
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Energy Efficiency

600,000th Home Certified to National Green Building Standard

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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