USGBC’s Director’s Breakdown of Federal Policies
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Legislative Director, Ben Evans, shares his insight on federal policy and the future for
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The New York State Gas Ban is Upheld in Federal Court
The federal court for the Northern District of New York dismissed a challenge to New York State’s “gas ban” legislation.
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California Governor Exempts LA Fire Rebuilding from Stricter Building Code
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order allowing wildfire victims to rebuild under California’s less stringent 2022 building code instead
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Congress’s Megabill Would Raise Energy Costs, Strain Electric Grid
A newly passed Senate bill would end key federal tax credits and programs supporting energy efficiency and clean vehicles, raising
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Senate Passes Tax Bill With Many Wins for NAHB Members
The Senate passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), a major tax and policy package that includes numerous
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LEED + WELL crosswalk updated for LEED v5
The updated LEED + WELL crosswalk now includes one- and two-way achievement options between credits, streamlining dual certification for building
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NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI)
As the pulse for the single-family housing market rises, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) tracks its pulse every
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How Green Building is Shaping the Future of Construction
In February 2024, NAHB and Dodge Data & Analytics released a SmartMarket Brief that revealed a majority of builders are
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5 reasons to be excited about LEED v5
LEED v5 is the latest iteration of the USGBC’s green building standards and is set to elevate sustainable construction through
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No longer a niche, Passive House standards becoming a solution for highly efficient affordable housing
As passive house standards gain traction in the construction industry, some developers are recognizing the potential for creating highly efficient
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Electric Construction Equipment Market to reach $77.2 Bn by 2032
The growing demand for sustainable construction solutions will drive the electric construction equipment market to reach $772 by 2032. As
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HUD Signs on to Historic Climate Declaration at United Nations Buildings and Climate Forum
Representatives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) shared information on its efforts to decarbonize and increase
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