National
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A U.S.-Made Door for Passivhaus Buildings
An Oregon builder, Hammer & Hand, is producing high-R doors designed for Passivhaus projects
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Testing the Effect of Plastic Pipes on Potable Water
A government grant is enabling researchers to study how plastic pipe affects drinking water odor and chemical quality
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FTC Warns Window Makers on Exaggerated Energy Claims
The agency hasn’t let up on its push to reduce misleading or erroneous marketing claims of energy savings resulting from replacement-window installations
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DOE Announces Winners of its ‘Apps for Energy’ Competition
Software developers were challenged to come up with apps to help utility customers trim their energy costs
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Consumers Associate Green Building With High Quality
McGraw-Hill’s SmartMarket Report affirms the importance of energy savings and clients’ perceptions of durability and value
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Large-Scale Solar at Fort Bliss in Texas
The U.S. Army has been installing photovoltaic and solar-thermal systems as it pursues compliance with a net-zero mandate
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ICC Releases 2012 International Green Construction Code
The new green building code is designed to increase the energy efficiency of buildings and provide direction for green design and construction
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FTC Rattles Windows Over Energy Savings Claims
Five window marketers, including Serious Windows, have agreed to stop making deceptive claims about energy savings
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USGBC and Home Depot Launch Green Products Site
The building materials retailer now has a searchable database of products suitable for LEED for Homes projects
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Possible Relaxation of Passivhaus Standard Stirs Debate
A PHIUS proposal to implement ‘cost-effective’ adjustments for projects in very cold climates continues to spark comments for and against