Green Code
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Eco-Friendly Palo Alto Ups the Ante
Its city council approves code changes that will require all new buildings to be ready for solar panels and graywater irrigation systems
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The First National Green Code — or Communism?
Do we need a national green construction code — or would such a code be a threat to our freedom?
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Gearing Up for California’s New Green Building Code
The CalGreen code becomes mandatory on January 1, 2011
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California’s Green Code Approved, but Embraced Tepidly by Some
Environmental groups praise its baseline standards, but some argued against allowing municipalities to adopt stricter standards and local certification systems
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The Wait for National Code Will Likely Get Longer
The House approved the climate-change bill, H.R. 2454 in June, but action on Senate versions has stalled as health care reform takes precedence. Meanwhile, some sources try to address misinformation about the bill
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BEECN: Green Code’s New Coalition
The Alliance to Save Energy has cofounded a coalition called the Building Energy Efficient Codes Network, an advocacy and resource group for stronger building codes nationwide
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Nudging Missouri Toward Green Code
Missouri’s lack of statewide energy code for new homes inspires a push for stricter code and creative ways to encourage builders to go green -
Energy Audit Rule Kicks In June 1 For Home Sellers in Austin
Sellers of single-family detached homes that are 10 or more years old and served by Austin Energy will need to have an energy audit of their property Lots of information…
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ANSI Approves NAHB’s Green Building Standard
New Standard Competes With NAHB Guidelines and LEED for Homes NEW YORK, N.Y. — The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the International Code Council (ICC) have successfully shepherded…
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Green Building Codes Are Derailed In Albuquerque and Santa Fe
HVAC Group Files Suits Against Code SANTA FE, NM — The development of a new green building code in Santa Fe has been delayed by a legal challenge to a…
