Codes + Standards Mortgage underwriters should take energy consumption into account, says RMI Utility bills are a major household expense, costing more than $2,500 for the typical American family.
Codes + Standards Despite growing prevalence of rooftop PVs, MLS usually doesn’t include solar power information Buyers understand the benefits of solar power but don't know the upsides of leasing the equipment versus buying it.
Codes + Standards Homeowners holding back on greening up their houses Homeowners want to save energy by better insulating their homes, and installing more efficient windows and doors, but can be dismayed by intensive, expensive projects.
Energy Efficiency Big Solar Outpacing Rooftop Installations Individual rooftop installations just can't compare to larger solar systems that sell electricity directly to utilities.
Electrical New Battery Charger Efficiency Standards Announced The new standards are expected to increasing efficiency by about 10 percent on average and save 500 million kilowatt-hours annually.
Codes + Standards Homeowners continue to be willing to pay more for green features—up to a point Of the 150 homebuyers surveyed by NAHB, 90 percent said Energy Star appliances were essential or desirable.
Energy Efficiency Rooftop Solar Required in Santa Monica A new city ordinance makes solar systems mandatory for commercial and residential construction. Builders might oppose another regulation, though.
Structural New Guide: Increasing Energy Efficiency and Structural Performance With Raised-Heel Trusses A raised-heel truss has a “heel” that extends up from the top of the wall and elevates the truss at the building’s edges
Energy Efficiency Delivering High Performance to Entry-Level Buyers Three award winners show that building energy-efficient starter homes can win hearts and minds—and generate profits.
Energy Efficiency Partnership Expands Financing Options for Residential Energy Efficiency Renovate America and the Electric & Gas Industries Association (EGIA) announced a partnership in March
