Energy Efficiency Are Double-Sided Panels That Follow the Sun the Future of Solar? Solar panels currently convert roughly 22 percent of the light they capture into energy, but the position of the sun can limit how effective...
Government + Policy A Tale of Two Missouri Cities Reveals State’s Divide in Energy Policy Kansas City and St. Louis may be in the same state, but the two Missouri cities couldn’t be further apart when it comes to energy policy....
Healthy Homes Net Zero Energy: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home's Indoor Air Quality System The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home stretches the boundaries of a fully integrated indoor air quality system to address health concerns
Quality Matters Achieving Comfort Above the Garage Rooms built over garages require special attention to ensure efficiency and the desired level of comfort
Modular Homes Meet the Modular Building Manufacturer Selected for IKEA’s First UK Homes IKEA is no longer just a furniture powerhouse. The Swedish-based company is throwing its hat into the modular housing ring with BoKlok, a...
Codes + Standards California’s Grid Can Support All-Electric Buildings Several local governments in California have passed building codes mandating that new buildings be 100 percent electric, banning the use of...
Codes + Standards Connecticut Co-Housing Project Boosts Efficiency With Simple Design Features A co-housing project called Rocky Corner in Connecticut uses some simple, but powerful design features to boost energy efficiency. Though...
Net Zero Making the Transition to Net Zero Homes: Role of Trade Partnerships Two builders discuss why cultivating true trade partners is essential to successfully transitioning your business to building net zero or NZE-ready homes
Codes + Standards Minnesota Safety Rules Will Reduce Space for Rooftop PVs New safety regulations in Minnesota will reduce the size of residential solar installations by at least 20 percent, according to a solar...
Government + Policy Dept. of Energy Revises Approved Software for Federal Tax Credit for Energy-Efficient Homes The U.S. Department of Energy has revised standards for approving software programs to calculate compliance to the federal tax credit for...