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on February 03,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Until lenders and appraisers learn to recognize the value of green innovation and the money it can save new home buyers, there is not enough incentive in the marketplace for large-scale...
on January 26,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Two Tennessee condominium buildings have become the first recipients of green multifamily certification under the National Green Building Standard
on January 25,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Results are in from a recent survey of designers conducted by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) to reveal the key design trends for 2010.
on January 13,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The grants will support job training programs to help dislocated workers and others, including veterans, women, African Americans and Latinos, find jobs in expanding green industries and related...
on January 13,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
For the second year in a row, Consort Homes has been given a 100 percent satisfaction rating by its customers. This significant rating has been accompanied by a surge in new home sales.
on January 13,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The eight projects receiving grants will generate more than 470,000 megawatt hours of electricity over their lifetimes.
on January 13,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
California's property owners will have the ability to label their facilities as CALGREEN compliant without using additional costly third-party certification programs.
on January 08,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The Earth Advantage Institute, a leading nonprofit green building resource that has certified more than 11,000 sustainable homes, today announced its selections for top-10 green building trends to...
on January 06,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Zero-energy initiative is part of U.S. Army’s efforts to set new benchmarks for sustainable energy efficiency throughout residential communities.
on January 06,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
WaterFurnace’s Legend series of geothermal heat pumps feature highly efficient single capacity scroll compressors paired with five-speed X13 ECM blower motors (or optional three-speed PSC...
on January 04,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
This stimulus would be geared towards homeowners who weatherized their homes – making them more energy efficient.
on January 04,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
NAHB estimates that 11,000 jobs, $527 million in wages and salaries, and $300 million in business income are generated by every $1 billion in new remodeling and home improvement activity.
on December 31,2009 in Feature
Stormwater management plans and low-flow fixtures are among the top water-conservation measures employed by home builders, according to a Professional Builder survey.
on December 23,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Drafters of the International Code Council’s International Green Construction Code (IGCC) are nearing completion of the first-ever integrated green code for traditional and high-performance...
on December 15,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
A significant amount of the risk associated with geothermal energy lies in uncertainties encountered in exploration and drilling, and a new report outlines the needs and opportunities for research to...
on December 11,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
DEP accepting applications for a fund manager to administer $30 million program. F unding to create a new revolving loan fund to support energy-saving projects and develop...
on December 11,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Programwill help homeowners increase water efficiency and save on their utility bills
on December 10,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Builders face a nearly endless flood of green product claims while numerous home rating programs compete for their attention. Here's a place to start with green building, or how best to expand if you...
on December 10,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has named the recipients of its 2009 LEED for Homes Awards, recognizing housing projects and home builders who have demonstrated leadership in the residential...
Department of Labor to Release Nearly $55 Million in Green Jobs Training Grants Through Recovery Act
on December 08,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The grants will support job training and labor market information programs to help workers, many in underserved communities, find jobs in expanding green industries and related occupations.
