Codes + Standards U.S. residential sector installs record amount of solar power in 2014 More than 1 gigawatt of solar power was installed
Codes + Standards Higher mortgage rates could be coming later this year The possible increase may boost home buying in the near future
Codes + Standards PHIUS to launch PHIUS + 2015 passive building standard on March 25 The building energy performance target is in the “sweet spot” where cost effectiveness overlaps with aggressive energy and carbon reduction
Codes + Standards Fannie Mae to offer lower interest rates to green-certified multifamily properties Multifamily projects that pass a green certification will be granted a 10-basis-point reduction
Housing Zone* UNPUBLISHED Utah bill to delay new residential code adoption from three to six years advances The measure has support from city inspectors and others who say the current process is too cumbersome.
Codes + Standards N.J. Attorney General to investigate complaints on home insurers following Superstorm Sandy Some engineers allegedly rewrote reports to enable insurers to reduce awards to policyholders.
Codes + Standards Arizona utility adds demand charge for solar-powered users This new fee will be based on a solar user’s peak power demand during the month.
Codes + Standards Dept. of Energy wants innovative ideas to boost energy efficiency in buildings Website is a platform to bounce of ideas between designers, building scientists, and students.
Codes + Standards New Jersey Supreme Court puts control of affordable housing agency in the courts Affordable-housing advocates alleged that the state government had failed to meet a court-ordered deadline
Codes + Standards Majority of renters say they prefer renting to home ownership A survey found that many renters see renting as more convenient that owning.
