Energy Star
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A Builder’s Home, Done Right
Starting with stock plans, a builder prioritized envelope details and made modifications to fit his family and their future
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Energy Efficiency Incentives Need Updating
A broad coalition has urged Congress to modernize and extend expired energy efficiency tax incentives
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Water Heaters Get a New Performance Standard
The Department of Energy is enforcing a new testing protocol and a different metric for energy efficiency
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Beautiful Simplicity
Envisioning a straightforward path to green building
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Spending on Energy Efficiency Creates Jobs, Democrats Report
Congressional Democrats say that a rollback of federal support for weatherization and Energy Star will stymie job growth
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Congress Urged to Save Energy Star Program
In a letter to Congressional leaders, U.S. companies say the 'highly successful' program has saved consumers billions of dollars in utility bills
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Energy Star Delivers Big for America: Why Put It at Risk?
The program turns a $50 million investment into $30 billion worth of utility bill savings
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In Boston, Some Newer Buildings Are the Energy Hogs
Modern buildings with glass curtain walls use more energy per square foot than buildings built before 1950
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Enterprise Green Communities and Passive House
The green building program for affordable housing gives points for PHIUS certification
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A Beautiful Near-Net-Zero-Energy Home in Utah
Built with structural insulated panels and Passive House level of airtightness, this home is a winner