Codes + Standards Obama announces plan to encourage more residential solar power U.S. residential solar grew 76% in the first quarter of this year
Solar Community Solar Projects on the Rise One research firm projects solar gardens will make up a large market share of the industry by 2020
Codes + Standards DOE says ‘Zero Energy Ready’ is best descriptor for ultra efficient homes It’s especially “ready for zero” when simple low- and no-cost measures are included
Codes + Standards NAHB calls on EPA to terminate water rule charging flawed analysis U.S. Army Corps of Engineers demanded that it be distanced from the EPA made rule
Codes + Standards Report offers urban design recommendations for healthier cities, fewer traffic fatalities The report includes more than 30 specific urban design recommendations for urban planners and policymakers
Codes + Standards Homebuilder introduces option for natural gas pump to fuel vehicles According to the company, it will be the first master-planned community with the option
Codes + Standards Obama administration aims to boost affordability of solar power The initiative emphasizes groups of households to pool resources to build and maintain a shared solar power system in their neighborhood.
Codes + Standards Start-up aims to boost acceptance of tiny houses The tiny homes are placed not far from Boston
Codes + Standards ICC, ASHRAE outline roles to consolidate IgCC and 189.1 The code is scheduled to be released in 2018
Codes + Standards Builders, scientists developing beyond-code strategies for wind resistance The system uses eight-foot panels that are flat, not curved, but assembled into a round home
