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Smart home technology to be featured at Consumer Electronics Show

The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas features connected home technology including light bulbs, thermostats, and other items that users can benefit from intsalling in their home upgrades.

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U.S. imposes steep tariffs on Chinese solar panels

The Commerce Department is issuing steep tariffs on solar panels from China after discovering unfair subsidies were being issued by the Chinese government in addition to other infractions.

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Mortgage rates to rise less than predicted, Fannie Mae says

Opinions vary on how much rates will change in 2015, but many still expect them to rise.

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Midwestern cities demolishing tens of thousands of abandoned homes

Abandoned homes in three Midwestern states are being torn down to reduce crime and help boost the real estate market.

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Recycled plastic provides eco-friendly roofing option

A college professor developed a way to utilize more than 2 billion plastic bottles for roof thatching.

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South Carolina net-zero home portends future building codes, says developer

Solar roof shingles driving greater interest among local prospects.

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Japanese town is test bed for sustainable technologies

Advances from solar panels to electric cars are working together to produce all all electricity locally.

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Florida slashes energy-efficiency goals and will end solar rebate programs

Environmental groups may challenge the proposal’s legality because it would leave utilities without energy-efficiency requirements.

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Helena, Mont.’s ban on wood roofing overturned by state court

Ruling gives sole authority on building codes to state Department of Labor and Industry

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British Columbia’s new building code aims for improved energy efficiency

The new regulations are designed to improve envelope performance throughout a building instead of just the walls.

Home Builders Institute's Schools to Skills Grant Application Open Through December

As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features