Certified to three green-building programs, Arbor House is providing high-performance housing and a healthier lifestyle for low-income residents.
Energy upgrades should include discussions of IAQ and health.
A high-performance renovation brought this Craftsman-style bungalow into the 21st century.
The Energy Star-rated bungalow boasts state-of-the-art technology that doesn’t break the bank.
The institution aims to become the first smart-powered aquarium by 2020.
Vision 2020 chair Robert Sahadi explains how we’re in a paradigm shift regarding energy efficiency and how long-term strategies will move the market toward full valuation of these efforts.
Vision 2020 Energy Efficiency + Building Performance chair Dennis Creech believes energy efficiency can't be judged by an Energy Star or HERS score alone.
Vision 2020 Energy Efficiency + Building Science co-chair Mark LaLiberte explains how to systematically improve the building industry.
New data show the effects of increased efficiency of HVAC equipment.
An energy-efficiency loan is key to the success of the Active House USA project.
The Energy Secretary announces he will not serve a second term, leaving President Barack Obama with two key environmental positions to fill in 2013.
The program will support and expand workplace vehicle-charging availability.
The new code includes stricter energy efficiency requirements and more-straightforward rules for accessibility.
Working in partnership with local utilities, Opower provides customers with personalized insights on ways to cut their energy bills and protect the planet at the same time.
Rethinking how you discuss the value of energy efficiency can improve your bottom line.
Building professional says a budget-friendly energy-efficient home requires going back to basics.
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The Energy Department's new online tool will provide free, reliable building science information.
New program is geared toward home performance and energy upgrade professionals.
An article in The New York Times reported the discovery that older structures typically outperform new ones in conserving energy, to the shock of many in New York, Blaine Brownell writes.
Placetailor suggests a broader model of community practice.