Ralph DiNola, the new executive director of the New Buildings Institute, foresees a big focus on measured performance.
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Is the National Green Building Standard certification program a better residential green system than LEED? The folks at Home Innovation Research Labs say yes, and offer six reasons for choosing their system over the UGSBC's option.
The NEEA program identifies cost-effective methods for achieving the greatest amount of energy savings.
Does the federal government have the authority to mandate a national building code? This architect says no and explains why.
Technologies in automating artificial light enable buildings to become more energy efficient than before.
A roundup of this week’s top green building stories.
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Two U.S. senators aim to improve access to mortgage financing for energy efficiency by reintroducing the Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act as an amendment to the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013.
Efficiency has not compromised performance, new report shows.
The GSA has transformed an outdated structure into a model high-performance office building.
Accountability and the availability of water- and energy-use data remains an issue. To move forward, accessibility and interaction between designers, owners, and utilities is key.
New laws mean fewer incandescent bulbs. To help you prepare, here is a look at CFL, LED, and halogen options.
The Energy Star-qualified blinds provide energy efficiency and privacy.
ASHRAE’s Building Energy Quotient is now two labels in one.
The initiative is drawing attention to the importance of greenhouse gas reduction in commercial buildings.
A Vermont house sips energy in a leafy lakeside setting.
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Is the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act a poison pill pushed by lobbyists or an exciting, bipartisan energy bill that could change everything?
With an Energy Factor of 0.80, the unit sets a new standard for energy-efficient residential water heaters.
New database from Colorado State University tracks energy legislation across the country.
Ultra-efficient and healthy home to be monitored for a year post-occupancy.
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A round up of the week's green building news.