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Taking the First Steps

Building Technology

Maureen McNulty for PATH
June 1, 2003
Professional Builder


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    • For small builders interested in experimenting with new technologies, Miller has a few suggestions. Generally, he says to educate yourself with whatever resources you can find and start with what you're comfortable. He cites these resources:
    • Call the ToolBase hotline at 800/898-2842 or visit www.toolbase.org. This PATH-funded resource of the NAHB Research Center includes a database of case studies. Visit www.pathnet.org for field evaluations.

    • Check with your local government about fee waivers and other incentives for solar or other nonrenewables. Roughly 30 states offer solar incentive programs (visit www.dsireusa.org for a list). Check with local utility companies for partnership opportunities.

    • Tap the nearest university. Engineering, architecture and landscape architecture departments are good bets for environmental research.

    • Identify a network of green builders into which you can tap. Check conference listings for learning opportunities. Start with the U.S. Green Building Council at www.usgbc.org.

    • Don't forget the DOE and the Environmental Protection Agency. Check out www.eere.energy.gov, www.millionsolarroofs.org, and www.epa.gov/cleanenergy.

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