New Refrigerants are (Almost) Here – What You Need to Know
Required by the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020, the HVAC industry is beginning to transition to new refrigerants.
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NIBS Issues Call-to-Action Report on Access to Clean Water and Housing Affordability
The 2024 Moving Forward Report, a two-part report focused on recommendations to ensure access to clean water and sanitation and to
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New Data Shows Building with Propane Supports a Healthier Environment
Findings from the 2023 Propane Construction Research Program demonstrate that propane benefits the environment, homeowners and construction professionals. RICHMOND, Va.
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Unlocking the Power of High-Performance Homes: A Marketing Coordinator’s Take on Building Science Education
Oregon-based Noyes Development was founded in 1993 by Peter Noyes. The homebuilding company has secured a solid reputation, building high-quality,
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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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Women in Green Events in 2024: Bringing Fresh Perspectives
A fusion of new ideas, innovations and technologies, a new outlook integrates familiar situations with a renewed approach. The U.S.
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It Pays to Be Green
The 2023 National Association of REALTORS®’ Sustainability Report for the residential sector highlights the consistent demand for energy-efficient features, transcending
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Nine States Make the Pledge to Boost Use of Climate-Friendly Heat Pumps in Homes
California, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon and Rhode Island signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) launched
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IRA Update: 2024 is the Year the Inflation Reduction Act Takes Off
2024 is poised to be a year of impact for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), as 2023 was the year
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New IRA Funding for Building Energy Codes and Performance Standards
A new $530 million competitive funding opportunity has been released by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to support adoption of
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What We Can Learn From One Florida Community About Climate Resilience
With Babcock Ranch surviving Hurricane Ian, what can we learn from and how can we replicate this community’s resilience? According
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Managing Climate Change Costs
New tools have emerged to help navigate the increasing impacts of weather-related events By Patrick Duffy With recent climate data
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Management Practices and Resources to Combat the Effects of Climate Change on Healthy Housing
A number likely to rise with time due to an inherent delay in reporting official in some jurisdictions, heat-related fatalities
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Green Finance and ESG Advance Sustainable Building
The U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) two-part podcast series, featuring GRESB experts Chris Pyke and Sarah Welton, bring tho light the conversation of green finance
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IFC Report Assesses Green Financing for Construction in Emerging Markets
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) released a report on October 25, “Building Green: Sustainable Construction in Emerging Markets.” The report
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The Inflation Reduction Act: Benefits for Builders of Multifamily Housing Energy Efficiency
According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, as communities around the United States implement solutions to housing shortages, building developers,
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RESNET Unveils New Builder Data Solutions That Optimize ESG Reporting and Energy Efficiency Rebate Capture for Builders
Ekotrope and RESNET have partnered to create a new suite of builder data solutions. Such solutions are to able homebuilders
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IRA Update: Buildings Projected To Deliver Largest IRA-Related Emissions Reductions
Buildings, accounting for 40% of annual global carbon emissions, offer an enormous opportunity for economy decarbonization. The U.S. Environmental Protection
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Architects and Developers Embrace Sustainable Design as ESG Mandates Loom
Over the past few years, the attention on environmental, social and governance (ESG) has increased. ESG factors are being used
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250 Federal, State and Local Government Leaders Convene at USGBC Hosted Government Summit
On Sept. 26, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) hosted the Government Summit where nearly 250 federal, state and local
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U.S. Green Building Council and RMI Partner to Develop Embodied Carbon Guidelines
To answer questions about embodied carbon emissions and outline key actions to accelerate the decarbonization of the United States building
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