Updated efficiency standards from HUD and USDA will lower bills and make homes safer. Here’s how. On April 25, the US Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Agriculture (USDA) announced final energy efficiency standards for new home construction. The refreshed standards will impact up to a quarter of … [continued]
Buying a house is an exciting part of life, the start of a new chapter, and frankly…freakin’ scary! Typically that’s not because of any spooky creatures but because of the massive mortgage that people usually take on to afford one, the number of things that can go wrong, and unforeseen … [continued]
Originally published on RMI Outlet. By Martha Campbell A paradox currently exists in the U.S. home improvement market. While homeowners say they want energy improvements for their homes, the rate of home energy upgrades is decreasing. One study found that residential energy upgrades are the top unmet demand among U.S. … [continued]
Originally published on LinkedIn. By Cameron Taylor, CM On the eve of Thanksgiving this year, I was grateful I had the good fortune of meeting Nate Adams of Energy Smart Home Performance on his home turf in Cleveland, Ohio. Nate is the real deal; you won’t find many people who care about their … [continued]
Money can be tight, but if you’ve got a few dollars to spare, it’s hard to put them to better use than by using them to improve the energy efficiency of your home. It’s hard to find a better return on investment, and that saved money isn’t taxed! Furthermore, you … [continued]
For those unaware, Microsoft Hohm is an online service that allows consumers to see how much electrical power and gas they use in a given month, with suggestions on how to lower their consumption. Microsoft recently updated this application with some new features including information pages covering every zip code … [continued]
The Department of Hawaiian Homelands (DHHL) owns 10,000 homes across the Hawaiian islands that it leases out on 99-year leases to residents of Hawaiian ancestry. It’s part of the state’s affordable housing initiatives, and it provides much needed relief from high cost of living for many Hawaiian people.
Originally published on Think Progress. By Marlene Cimons When Diana Story, a grandmother who lives in the Maple Park neighborhood of Chicago’s South Side, wanted to lower her energy bills and fix any problems in the 55-year-old single-family house she shares with four other people, a neighbor suggested she check … [continued]
An online solar marketplace and a leading energy management and automation company have teamed up to promote home energy efficiency through the adoption of residential solar PV systems and smart thermostats. EnergySage, which allows homeowners to request and compare home solar quotes without leaving the house, and Schneider Electric, which … [continued]
Originally published on RMI Outlet. By Rachel Gold It turns out that one of the most valuable remodeling options is one you can’t see. That’s the conclusion of the recent Cost vs. Value Report by Remodeling magazine, which compares the average cost for popular remodeling projects with the value those … [continued]
