Energy Efficiency

Resilience
Dandelion Energy and Vermont Gas Partner to Bring Geothermal Energy to Vermont
The partnership will deliver geothermal heating and cooling to an affordable development in Hinesburg, Vermont.
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Products
When Growth Outruns the Grid
Brought to you by Propane Education & Research Council3 MIN READ
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5 Residential Design Trends to Look Out for in 2026
Brought to you by Samsung4 MIN READ
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Buried Ducts Emerge as a New Energy-Code Tradeoff for Builders
Brought to you by Owens Corning3 MIN READ
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How Solar Street Lighting Boosts New-Home Developments
Brought to you by Streetleaf3 MIN READ
Earth Day
How Rheem Is Embedding Sustainability Into Products, Processes, and People
9 MIN READ
Building
When Energy Models Meet the Jobsite: Making Code Compliance More Predictable
Brought to you by Tacoma Energy LLC3 MIN READ
Earnings
Beazer Homes Leans on Energy Efficiency as Incentives Dominate a Soft Market
3 MIN READ
3D-Printed
How HiveASMBLD Is Mass Printing Affordable Homes
6 MIN READ
Products
Must-Have Window Features for Homeowners
Brought to you by Milgard3 MIN READ
Energy
A Carbon-Neutral MPC Is Rising in Ann Arbor, Michigan
3 MIN READ
Awards
Meet 2025 Legends Award Winner Syd Kitson
9 MIN READ
Design
Beyond Code: 5 Smart Ways Builders Are Boosting Energy Efficiency
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Policy
One Big Beautiful Bill: What Builders Should Know
4 MIN READ
Products
From Prep to Performance: A Builder’s Guide to Spray Foam Insulation
Brought to you by Huntsman Building Solutions, LLC4 MIN READ
Energy Efficiency
What Happens if Energy Star Disappears? Experts Warn of Ripple Effects
6 MIN READ
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U.S. Green Building Council Unveils LEED v5
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Stone Martin Builders Goes All-In on Green
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Dandelion Energy, Enertech Global Collab on Massive Geothermal Project
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Products
Why Streetlight Innovation Is Stuck in the Past—And How We Fix It
Brought to you by Streetleaf3 MIN READ
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5 Questions with Quinn Residences CEO Richard Ross
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How to Upsell Energy Efficiency
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6 Window and Door Products to Make Homes More Resilient
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Landsea Homes Adds Home Automation, Energy-Efficient Features to High Performance Home Program
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NAHB Joins 15 States in Lawsuit Against HUD’s Energy Code Mandate
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Beazer Homes Breaks Ground on Its Largest Community of Zero-Energy-Ready Homes
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BUILDER Session
Demystifying Smart Energy for You, Your Team, and Your Customers
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Affordability, Housing Supply, and Sustainability: Q+A With Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford
8 MIN READ
Design
Microgrids, Electric Vehicle Charging, and Energy Management: It’s the Home-Power Trifecta
Brought to you by Schneider Electric3 MIN READ
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Which Tech Features Gain the Biggest Returns?
3 MIN READ
Building
5 Misconceptions About Continuous Insulation
Brought to you by Henry4 MIN READ
Building
Meeting the Standards: HUD Implements New Energy Codes
Brought to you by OX Engineered Products3 MIN READ
Building
This Simple Building Hack Improves Thermal Performance and Eliminates Air Leakage and Moisture Intrusion
Brought to you by Henry3 MIN READ
Products
Continuous Insulation: Meeting the Needs of Today's Builders
Brought to you by OX Engineered Products3 MIN READ
Products
Why This Home Builder is a Big Believer in Geothermal
Brought to you by Enertech Global3 MIN READ
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EPA Rolls Out the Energy Star NextGen Certification
3 MIN READ
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Here Are the Sustainable Elements Homeowners Want
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5 Tips for Achieving Energy Efficiency
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Builders and Remodelers Are Embracing Eco-Conscious Practices
3 MIN READ
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KB Home’s Robert McGibney Talks Built-to-Order and 2024 Growth Plans
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This One Factor Can Affect the Wellness of Future Homeowners
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Landsea Homes Drives Sustainability Initiatives with Inaugural ESG Report
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Beazer Homes Completes First Energy Series Ready Home in Nashville Area
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Earnings Snapshot: Beazer Homes on Pace to Achieve Community Count Growth Goals
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KB Home Named to Fortune’s 2023 Change the World List
3 MIN READ
Building
How a Beautiful Material Can Help Solve the Housing Crisis
Brought to you by NRMCA - Build with Strength3 MIN READ
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Passive Building a Proactive Way to Deliver on Energy Efficiency
5 MIN READ
Design
One Tank to Fuel Them All
Brought to you by Propane Education & Research Council2 MIN READ
Products
Will Residential Microgrids Go Mainstream?
Brought to you by Propane Education & Research Council4 MIN READ
BUILDER
7 Products to Keep Homes Cooler
3 MIN READ
Building
A Question of Sustainability: Wood vs. Concrete
Brought to you by NRMCA - Build with Strength2 MIN READ
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1 in 5 Americans Fear Their Energy Bill Will Become Unaffordable
2 MIN READ
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Natural Light Is a Must-Have Feature for 2023
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Technological Adoption, Workforce Training Essential to a Decarbonized Built Environment
3 MIN READ
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Massachusetts Ranks No. 1 for Most HERS-Rated New Homes in 2022
2 MIN READ
Building
Why Not a 300-Year-Old Net-Zero Home?
Brought to you by NRMCA - Build with Strength3 MIN READ
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PulteGroup’s Innovation Way Models Push Production Home Boundaries
6 MIN READ
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7 Earth-Friendly Products for Home Building and Beyond
3 MIN READ
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California Snags 4 of the Top 5 Most Solar Cities in the U.S.
2 MIN READ
Products
Hybrid Energy System Rides out Historic Storm
Brought to you by Propane Education & Research Council4 MIN READ
Energy News Network
Rhode Island Lawmaker Starts Conversation of Requiring Solar on New Homes
1 MIN READ
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Which Energy-Efficient Features Are Top Priority?
2 MIN READ
Products
Finished 8 Weeks Ahead of Schedule?
Brought to you by NRMCA - Build with Strength3 MIN READ
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Chicago Architect Transforms 119-Year-Old Tudor into LEED Platinum Home
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2023 Product Guide: Windows and Doors
4 MIN READ
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Building for People and the Planet: Q+A with Phius’ Katrin Klingenberg
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Number of HERS-Rated Homes Surpasses 335,000 in 2022
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Product Preview: Best of IBS and KBIS 2023 Award Finalists
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IBS 2023: Home Performance Features Buyers Want and Will Pay For
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Breaking Down the Inflation Reduction Act—and Its Potential Costs for Builders
Brought to you by ZIP System® Sheathing and Tape4 MIN READ
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KB Home Launches Its First Microgrid Communities in California
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Q+A with Thrive Home Builders' Gene Myers on Producing Carbon-Neutral Homes
7 MIN READ
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6 Home Products for Energy Awareness Month
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Design
Setting An Example For Eco-Friendly Housing
Brought to you by Cox Communities3 MIN READ
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NAHB: Inflation Reduction Act ‘Fails to Ease’ Inflationary Pressures and Could ‘Exacerbate’ Affordability Challenges
2 MIN READ
Design
A New Era of Home Energy is Here and Powered by Solar
Brought to you by SunPower Corp.2 MIN READ
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Top 10 States for HERS Ratings in 2021
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Tri Pointe Homes Updates LivingSmart Program
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RESNET Releases Trends in HERS-Rated Homes 2022 Statistical Abstract
3 MIN READ
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Eco-Friendlier Insulation, Rooftop Solar Panels Among the Top Sustainable Home Trends for 2022
2 MIN READ
Products
Is ICF the Best Kept Secret in Home Building?
Brought to you by NRMCA - Build with Strength3 MIN READ
Design
Is Standardizing on Solar Worth It?
Brought to you by SunPower Corp.2 MIN READ
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EPA, DOE Announce Winners of 2022 Energy Star Awards
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Clayton Unveils Net-Zero Home at Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Meeting
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Building
A Reputation for Building Dream Homes
Brought to you by Propane Education & Research Council2 MIN READ
Design
Babcock Ranch's Innovation Way Explores the Next Era of Home Building
3 MIN READ
Products
Achieve Net-Zero Status with ICF Construction
Brought to you by Nudura (Tremco)2 MIN READ
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American Homes 4 Rent Expands Its Energy Program by Partnering With Elevation
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Landsea Homes Teams Up with SunPower to Create Energy-Efficient Neighborhoods
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German Architect Combines Sustainability with Agricultural Influences in Utah
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Number of HERS-Rated Homes Passes 300,000 Mark in 2021
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Building
The Impact of Gas Bans
Brought to you by Propane Education & Research Council3 MIN READ
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Beazer Homes' Surprising Performance Rooms Give Inside Look Into Home's Makeup
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The New Home Co. and SunPower Create Energy-Independent Community
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Number of HERS-Rated Homes Grows in First Three Quarters of 2021
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Clayton Showcases Off-Site Build Process to Customers in Behind the Build Series
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New Packaged Furnace System by Allied Air Enterprises Made to Meet California Standards
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CertainTeed Introduces New InsulPure Fiberglass Building Insulation
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The Ultimate Idea House Moves to Rough-In
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ICC Launches Campaign to Urge Adoption of Updated Energy Codes
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Solar Decathlon Open for Submissions
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Weather Shield Introduces All-Aluminum Window Series
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Easy Breezy
Brought to you by Appliances Connection4 MIN READ
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The BUILDER 100 and Next 100 Drive Up HERS Ratings in 2020
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Panasonic Offers Four New EverVolt Modules, Redesigned Battery Storage
1 MIN READ
Building
Right-size your standby generators by combining with propane heat
Brought to you by Propane Education & Research Council2 MIN READ
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Coventry Homes Starts Sales in Mandola Farms, Construction at The Highlands
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Design
The Surprising Truth about Indoor Air Quality
Brought to you by AprilAire3 MIN READ
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Mandalay Homes Partners With Mosaic for New-Home Construction in Arizona
2 MIN READ
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Q&A with Meritage's Phillippe Lord on Sustainability and Corporate Citizenship Strategies
5 MIN READ
Design
You Won’t Believe What this Habitat for Humanity Builds With
Brought to you by NRMCA - Build with Strength3 MIN READ
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A zero energy ready mountain chalet remodel
Brought to you by Propane Education & Research Council2 MIN READ
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2021 IBSx Preview: Designing High-Performance Homes on a Dime
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Plant Prefab Partners With Richard Pedranti Architect on Customizable Passive Homes
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Energize Connecticut Announces Winners of 10th Annual Zero Energy Challenge
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Colorado Custom Home Embodies Efficiency, Longevity, and Functionality
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Los Angeles Times
Battle Over Gas Hookup Regulation Intensifies in California
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The Mercury News
San Jose Set to Ban Natural Gas in Almost All New Construction
1 MIN READ
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Insulation and Air Barriers
5 MIN READ
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Time and Money in the Bank
Brought to you by RoyOMartin3 MIN READ
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Builders Evolve Advanced Wall Systems
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EPA Awards Fulton Homes Three Top Accolades for Health and Efficiency
1 MIN READ
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Signature Kitchen Suite Offers New Panel-Ready Dishwasher
1 MIN READ
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Air-Sealing Whys and Hows
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Landsea Homes Starts Construction on Riata at Alamar in Avondale, Ariz.
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Nearly 100 Companies Have Committed to 100% Net-Zero Construction by 2030
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KOVA Launches High-Performance Vinyl Window Series
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Design
The Surprising Truth about Electricity
Brought to you by Schneider Electric3 MIN READ
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Carrier Adds Infinity 26 Air Conditioner, Infinity 24 Heat Pump
1 MIN READ
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Energy-Efficient Michigan Home Goes the Extra Mile for Its Inhabitants
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California Loosens Solar Panel Mandate to Allow Off-Site Installations
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California's "Community Solar" Option Scores a Win
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Icynene-Lapolla Offers Low-Pressure Spray Foam For Smaller Jobs, Touch-Ups
1 MIN READ
Times of San Diego
Following Rooftop Solar Mandate, California Approves Offsite Solar for New Homes
1 MIN READ
Multifamily Executive
Energy-Efficiency Investments Have Reduced Emissions by 60% Since 1980
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Landsea Homes Launches High Performance Home Program
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Navien Adds New Combi Boiler and Two Tankless Water Heaters
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KB Home Passes Energy Star Milestone
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Portland Welcomes Its First Zero-Energy Community Tillamook Row
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GE Appliances Offers Tide PODS Dispensers for Select Top-Load Washers
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