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A Heartland Approach to Energy Efficiency
In Kansas, a shift toward energy conservation driven by economics, patriotism, and a desire to reduce dependence on foreign oil
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A New Passivhaus Advocacy Group for the U.S.
Katrin Klingenberg announces the launch of the Passive House Alliance
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A Performance-Oriented Approach to Desert Green
A professional group in California’s Coachella Valley focuses on getting the most out of residential mechanical systems
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Passive House in the Woods Opens Its Doors
Construction was completed last month and Passivhaus certification awarded last week
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The Passivhaus Component of Britain’s ‘Green Deal’
U.K. Energy Secretary Chris Huhne says that if the country’s zero-carbon performance standards for buildings are going to be met in a timely way, the Passivhaus standard will have to be part of the strategy
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‘USGBC v. Energy Efficiency’ Finds Its Way to Litigation
One of USGBC’s more vocal critics claims in a class-action lawsuit that meeting LEED standards doesn’t deliver as promised on energy efficiency, water efficiency, or air quality. The suit highlights important issues, but will it hold up in court?
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Maine Group Will Award $10,000 Towards a Deep-Energy Retrofit
The BrightBuilt Retrofit project hopes to encourage nonprofit organizations to improve the energy performance of their buildings
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An Energy Efficiency Ranking and a Clean-Energy Proposal Take Center Stage
Encouraging signs from the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy’s latest state-by-state ranking; also, a bipartisan think-tank plan to drive energy innovation comes to the fore
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The First Project in the D.C. Area to Aim for Passivhaus Certification
Construction commenced in August on a house that will feature peak performance and high-end amenities
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Gearing Up for a Passive House Residence at Unity College
G•O Logic Homes of Belfast, Maine, will lead the way in designing and building what could become the first college student residence in the U.S. to earn Passive House certification