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Little House, Big Energy Efficiency in Boston
A local builder takes a “lay builder” approach to the Passivhaus standard as he reconstructs a 19th-century cottage
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Nevada Wrestles with Its Weatherization Plan
Dispute over hiring and training of workers likely to delay implementation of program until mid-September
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A Green Building Workshop in Nebraska
The University of Nebraska presents a one-day forum on bringing net-zero-energy buildings to market in sustainable ways
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Home Depot Foundation, Habitat for Humanity Expand Green Program
The five-year initiative will provide grants of as much as $5,000 for each Habitat home built to green standards
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For Indiana, Weatherization Funds Are Still on Hold
About $53 million awaits release by the federal government amid concerns about the state’s implementation program
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Aspiring Solar Decathlon Team Takes Aim at 2011 Contest
Students and faculty at the University of Tennessee’s College of Architecture and Design are busy developing plans and a prototype for the DOE’s big, biennial NZE showcase
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Offering Green Construction Products in a Big-Box Setting
New Home Inc. has leased space for two warehouse-size stores featuring eco building materials. The long-term goal: a chain rivaling that of Home Depot
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Highlighting the Benefits of Light-Colored Roofs
The New York Times and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory spotlight the energy-saving characteristics of cool roofs
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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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Florida Utility Warms Up Its Solar Hot Water Program
For customers willing to make a long-term commitment, Lakeland Electric will offer solar hot water installations for a fixed fee