Power Forward Communities Awarded $2 Billion To Decarbonize US Homes
The EPA will provide $2 billion in funding from the IRA to Power Forward Communities to lower emissions from American homes and businesses.
International Code Council
ChatGPT & DALL-E generated panoramic image illustrates the metaphorical concept of a heat pump's significant impact compared to building efficiency, depicted through the contrast in size between a large, advanced heat pump and smaller buildings.
International Code Council Takes A Dive For American Gas Association
The International Code Council ruled against its own staff last week to give a big win to the American Gas Association.
Bringing Back Clean Air
Originally published on RMI.org. By Christian Roselund, Ali Rotatori, Ben Holland With the promise of vaccines curtailing the spread of COVID, states and economies are beginning to open up again, and we find ourselves getting back not only the good but also some of the negative aspects of pre-pandemic life. Businesses are … [continued]
Philly Wants To Wean Off Gas. The City-Owned Gas Utility Is Refusing To Go Along.
In a bid to cut carbon pollution, a growing number of local leaders are working to phase out gas in buildings. In Philly, the city-owned gas utility is using ratepayer money to thwart this goal.
Building Industry Framework Will Tackle Consumer Demands To “Go Green!”
How can the building industry meet energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction goals? According to a survey of home buyers by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), energy efficiency tops the list of consumer preferences. In summer 2020, 3,000 home buyers, both recent and prospective, described the types of … [continued]
Coming To Your Town: New Homes Built To Be EV-Ready
Range anxiety, be gone! New codes will usher in an era where all new home construction will be EV-ready.
ENERGY STAR Homes = 26% of New Construction in 2011
Homes built to voluntary ENERGY STAR® specifications made up about 26% of all new homes constructed in the United States during 2011. Under the latest update of the specifications that went into effect earlier this year, ENERGY STAR homes consume at least 15% less energy than those built to … [continued]
