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building
New This Week Newsletter 

A Florida Developer is Building Hurricane-Resistant Tiny Homes

The combination of plywood and foam eradicates the typical disadvantages of building with wood in a place like Florida: pests,

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programs
New This Week Newsletter 

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding For Community-Centered Clean Energy Programs Across the U.S. And $9 Billion For Home Rebates

Together these programs will provide funding to states, Tribes, and other entities to support households and communities in the nation’s

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green building
In this issue New This Week Newsletter Third-Party Certification 

Green Building and Sustainable Housing Trends in 2022

RESNET works to advocate for energy efficient homes and lead the path to net zero energy homes By Valerie Briggs 

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sustainable design
New This Week Newsletter 

Inclusive and Sustainable Design is the Key to the Future of Housing

With concern about the climate crisis rising in prominence, sustainable design and development has been a major buzzword in recent

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green building
New This Week Newsletter 

What the 2023 Spending Bills Mean for Green Building

There is growing awareness and recognition of the benefits of more efficient and sustainable affordable housing, especially to residents in

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eeba
In this issue New This Week Newsletter 

EEBA 2022 Trends

The steady increase in demand for electrification and decarbonization in homes By Aaron Smith The Energy and Environmental Building Alliance

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homes
New This Week Newsletter 

Builder Designs Homes That Can Run For Weeks Without Power

Hunters Point was developed by Pearl Homes as a community of 86 solar-powered, net-positive homes. Read More  

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smart home
New This Week Newsletter 

U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR Program Advances Energy Management through Smart Homes

Americans nationwide can now save energy, save money and help the climate with the latest in smart home technology. Read

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materials
New This Week Newsletter 

How To Design Your Home With Sustainable Materials

From the use of environmentally friendly paints and flooring materials to natural fibers and furniture construction, sustainably sourced household materials

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net zero
New This Week Newsletter 

Huntsville to House Southeast’s First Net Zero Development

RCP Companies has teamed with Grounded Capital Partners on a net zero energy residential development in Huntsville’s MidCity District. The

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electrification
New This Week Newsletter 

$2.4 Million To Accelerate Equitable, Affordable and Simple Solutions For Home Electrification

The American-Made Equitable and Affordable Solutions to Electrification Prize (EAS-E Prize) is offering $2.4 million in cash prizes and technical assistance vouchers to innovators

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building energy codes
New This Week Newsletter 

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $45 Million From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Support Resilient and Efficient Building Energy Codes

Funding will support state and local adoption and implementation of building energy codes to dramatically cut carbon emissions, generate up

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hud
New This Week Newsletter 

HUD Announces Improvements To Climate-Forward Housing Program

The program directly supports HUD’s Climate Action Plan which sets forth goals to create climate resiliency, reduce greenhouse emissions, and

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economics of electrifying buildings
New This Week Newsletter 

The Economics of Electrifying Buildings: Residential New Construction

According to The New Economics of Electrifying Buildings analysis by RMI, all-electric, single-family new construction is more economical to build and

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housing
Feature 

It Starts with High Quality Housing

High quality affordable housing is the foundation for transformative, catalytic and sustainable communities By Yvonne Nguyen Innovative Housing Opportunities (IHO),

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affordable
Feature 

Fair Oaks Commons: DAHLIN and Alta Housing’s Award-Winning Affordable and Sustainable Development

The LEED Platinum complex provides veterans with affordable housing and supportive services By Yvonne Nguyen Fair Oaks Commons in Redwood

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system
New This Week Newsletter 

New Rating System from the International WELL Building Institute Assesses Single Family Homes

 IWBI is working with a handful of developers to figure out how best to craft the scoring system in a

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state
New This Week Newsletter 

Washington State to Require Heat Pumps in All New Homes

These updates to the state’s commercial and residential codes encourage building electrification, which is a major step in phasing out the use

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maine
New This Week Newsletter 

Alternative Housing Options to Boost Maine Economy

The zero-energy modular homes would incorporate materials produced in Maine into affordable, environmentally sustainable homes. The net-zero homes will have

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texas
New This Week Newsletter 

New Laws and Funding Push Texas Toward Clean Energy

The grants will support the opportunity for weatherizing Texas homes, installing solar energy systems, upgrading heating and cooling equipment and

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leed
New This Week Newsletter 

USGBC Announces Proposed Updates to LEED

Several changes to the LEED rating system will create requirements for higher thresholds of energy performance and emissions reductions. Read

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marin county
New This Week Newsletter 

Marin County Mandates All-Electric Construction

Starting in 2023, all new construction in Marin County must meet tougher energy efficient requirements and be all electric. Read

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sustainable
Architecture and Design New This Week Newsletter 

Designing With Wellness and Sustainability in Mind

 Designers at TRIO actively focus on shifting the industry toward a more sustainable legacy By Angela Harris It’s no secret

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energy
New This Week Newsletter 

Transitional Housing Maximizes Space for Increased Energy Efficiency 

Based on the Title 24 Energy Analysis for Rose Apartments, the LEED Gold four-story 35-unit Rose mixed-use 100% affordable apartment

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green new deal
New This Week Newsletter 

Seattle’s Green New Deal Wins Global Recognition and Award at the C40 World Mayors Summit

Seattle’s 2022 Green New Deal Opportunity Fund investments will accelerate the City’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase

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residential
New This Week Newsletter 

Residential Solar Adoption Soars Under the Inflation Reduction Act

According to the 2020 Energy Information Administration (EIA) residential energy consumption survey, about 3.7% of U.S. single-family homes generated electricity

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zero energy ready
New This Week Newsletter 

Zero Energy Ready Homes in the Mill Community by Garbett Homes

Built to the U.S. Department of Energy’s, Zero Energy Ready specifications, the Mill community offers 72 single family homes built

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upstate new york
New This Week Newsletter 

Upstate New York Becoming Bastion Of Passive House Design

In the aftermath of increasingly common destructive weather nationwide, Upstate New York is emerging as one of the regional early

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residential solar
New This Week Newsletter 

The Rise in Residential Solar Panel Installations

There was a 34% rise in residential solar power installations in the US in 2021, according to the country’s Energy

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solar
New This Week Newsletter 

Solar-Powered Apartment Building to Be Built in Ann Arbor

The building includes rooftop solar panels to power what’s planned to be an all-electric building without gas appliances, with the

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energy
New This Week Newsletter 

The Intersection of Energy Efficiency and Affordable Housing

While the International Energy Conservation Code is updated every three years, it is up to states to determine how to

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passive house
New This Week Newsletter Sustainable Design 

Passive House Standards to Lead the Future of Sustainable Housing

The approach of Passive House creates a home that is airtight, creating better indoor air quality and healthier buildings, all

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GHB Interviews In this issue New This Week Newsletter 

The GHB Interview: Kim Heaver, VP of Conferences & Events, U.S. Green Building Council

The future of the green building movement Green Home Builder: Tell me about the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo. What

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