The Next Energy Boom: Personal Energy Independence
Solar is beginning to pick up traction across the U.S. By Ian Bryant Solar power, energy storage and power management
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Energy-Efficient Affordability
The apartment building Trinity Place provides energy-efficient housing for chronically homeless seniors By Camille Manaloto Established in 1987, Studio E
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The Secret Password to Electrification is… Electrical Panels!
Electrical panels play a vital role in keeping a stream of power into our homes By Lara Isaacson It doesn’t
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Architecture for the Future
Leading innovation for the future By Graham Irwin Since 2008, my practice has addressed these unprecedented challenges, including climate disruption
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Biden Administration to Increase Domestic Manufacturing of Clean Energy Technology
President Biden has invoked the Defense Production Act to increase domestic manufacturing of supplies used in sustainable homebuilding: solar panels,
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If You Fail to Plan, You Should Plan to Fail
How builders can plan and prep for green builds to make it easier to achieve green By Jerud Martin Throughout
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Energy Storage at No-cost for Qualifying Households
Low-income households in Washington D.C. are eligible for solar PV and battery energy storage systems installed and maintained for the
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Battery Microgrid Pilot Neighborhood
A new experimental neighborhood in Florida pilots new technology allowing homes to share energy. According to One Step Off the
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Senator Smith Introduces Heating Efficiency and Affordability through Tax Relief (HEATR) Act
Senator Smith recently introduced the HEATR Act to expand access to clean and affordable heating and energy. The bill would
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Builders Minimizing Carbon Footprint Through Better Buildings Initiative
Through the Better Buildings Initiative, residential and commercial builders are committed to pursuing energy, waste and water reduction goals to
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Housing Crisis Leads to Sustainable Solutions
Builders and manufacturers are getting creative in order to supply new homes By Camille Manaloto In 2022, building and owning
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Phasing Out Natural Gas
Washington has become the first state to require new buildings switch to electric pumps rather than rely on natural gas. Starting
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Sustainable Building Now Becoming More Affordable
In the past sustainable building practices and high cost went hand-in-hand. However, rising interest and new technology makes green practices
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Making Sustainability Accessible
Budget constraints for affordable housing has limited the prospects for incorporating sustainability into these projects. Sustainability is a high-cost investment,
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Meritage Homes Partners With Arbor Day Foundation
In an effort to be more transparent and encourage sustainability, Meritage Homes will distribute more than 1,300 trees in communities
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Realtors Find that Homes with Green Features Sell Faster
According to the National Association of Realtors, more sustainable homes bring benefits to homeowners like cost savings from energy efficiency,
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Building Beyond Standard
KB Home has been a staple in home sustainability since 2000 Los Angeles-based KB Home has its footprint in 45
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Maintaining Achievement In Energy Efficiency
D.R. Horton maintains its title of Top Homebuilder for 20 years Builder of the year, D.R. Horton closed 81,965 homes
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Green Homes Go Further with EPA Partnership Programs
Setting the standard for healthy homes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) mission is to protect human health and the
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USGBC Live Will Look at the Future of LEED
USGBC Live provides the USGBC community with the opportunity to meet sustainability professionals By Deisy Verdinez It is an exciting
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