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on February 10,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Funded by Congress for the first time in HUD's 2010 Budget, OSHC is a key component of the Obama Administration's Partnership for Sustainable Communities.
on February 10,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
For the first time, Consumer Reports found nearly all top-scoring paints to be among the lowest in volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are linked to pollution, smog, and respiratory problems.
on February 10,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The U.S. Department of Labor is putting nearly $190 million in State Energy Sector Partnership and Training Grants for green jobs.
on February 04,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Industry expert and book author Marianne Cusato offers her top 10 observations from IBS 2010 and predictions for the year to come.
on February 04,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The study, conducted on its behalf by Harris Interactive, found that while finances are top of mind and consumers are still on the hunt for a good bargain, many are unwilling to compromise; searching...
on February 03,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) offers free online energy training courses
on February 03,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The key to the mainstreaming of green is to make sure that consumers understand the value of green upgrades – and exactly how cost-effective that sustainable construction can be in the long run
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 27,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The renovated “Kennedy Green House” provides a “living blueprint” for architects, builders, remodelers and homeowners who want to build green.
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.
