Net Zero Transitioning to Building Net Zero Homes? Start With Land Acquisition Make land your first consideration for building net zero and net-zero energy ready homes
Energy Efficiency Aaron Nitzkin on Carbon Reduction Using All-Electric Home Incentives Aaron Nitzkin, chairman of the city of Davis, Calif.'s solar task force, weighs in on reach codes and how the municipality is using the carrot rather than the stick to encourage all-electric homes to reduce carbon emissions
Solar Solar Panels and Batteries May Provide More Affordable Back-Up Power in California In the long run, solar panels and batteries may provide a better value for Californians than buying a gas generator for back-up power. Solar...
Energy Efficiency Should There Be a Mandatory National Home Energy-Efficiency Label? An op-ed column in the Boston Globe argues for a mandatory, nationwide labeling system for home energy efficiency. Written by the director...
The New American Home The New American Home 2020's Eco-Friendly Design A combination of smart design, hyper-insulation, and energy-efficient systems elevate the performance of The New American Home 2020
Financials Can Building a Passive House Cost the Same as a Code-Built Home? Designer and builder Natalie Leonard shares how an energy-efficient Passive House can cost the same to build as a code-built home
Government + Policy Department of Energy Invests $74 Million in Building and Construction Innovations It is a bright day for the construction industry: The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it has budgeted $74 million for 63...
Energy Efficiency US Solar Jobs Have Risen 167% Since 2010 The future is bright for solar: In just one decade, US solar jobs rose 167 percent. The number of those employed in the solar industry...
Energy Efficiency The California Solar Mandate Is Here. What Does This Mean for Builders? For months, California builders anxiously awaited the arrival of the new year: On January 1, 2020, the new solar mandate that requires 100...
Windows + Doors Fenestration Rating Council Launches Faster Energy Performance Testing System The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) introduced a new process that will greatly reduce the time needed for simulating energy...
