Codes + Standards Energy Department will fund $4 million worth of high performance housing innovation projects The department will fund projects that primarily focus on solutions for the hot/humid, mixed humid, and cold climate zones
Codes + Standards House negates proposed new EPA rule to expand waters subject to Clean Water Act Builders and others objected to the rule, saying it would include ponds, creeks, and ditches on private property
Codes + Standards South Dakota city considers soil testing requirement for new residences Soil testing is already required for commercial structures in Rapid City
Codes + Standards New OSHA rule aimed at protecting construction workers in confined spaces The agency says the rule could protect nearly 800 construction workers a year from serious injuries
Codes + Standards Missouri launches new home energy certification program The initiative intends to validate residential energy efficiency improvements to help Missouri homeowners save energy
Codes + Standards Passivhaus standard now links performance to local climate The standards give North American builders much wider latittude
Codes + Standards Green home certification program certifies 50,000th home The program has helped to make green building more mainstream
Codes + Standards California’s first Zero Net Energy community in development The homes will feature solar panels, HVAC systems, water heating equipment, heat pumps and integrated fresh air ventilation
Codes + Standards Department of Energy asks for feedback on cost-effectiveness of building energy codes The methodology includes an energy savings assessment
Codes + Standards Fannie Mae offers new program for first-time homebuyers of bank-owned properties Buyers can save up to 3 percent of closing costs
