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Austin Energy Audits Show a Bunch of Leaks
More than 85% of homes audited so far have leaky air ducts. Meanwhile, some home sellers and real estate pros complain that the required audit will further drive down selling prices -
Sacramento Utility Unveils Revamped E-House Demo
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District upgrades its E-House model home to show off energy efficient construction techniques, materials, and products -
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 -
A 10th Anniversary for a New-Urbanism Project
Perry Rose LLC, the developer of an infill project called Highlands’ Garden Village, near Denver, highlights the community’s mixed-use and green strategies -
Green Builder Coalition Honors Innovators in Four Categories
The Net-Zero Energy Home Coalition, a group of builders and developers based in Canada, recognize green building specialists in an inaugural awards ceremony -
In Vermont, an Energy Retrofit Workshop
Vermont Green Building Network plays host to Energysmiths owner Marc Rosenbaum, who will cover everything from air filtration and air barriers to mechanical systems and insulation upgrades -
Report: Certified Homes Selling at a Premium in Northwest
Third-party certification for energy efficiency and sustainability boosted the sales prices of homes in the Portland, Oregon, and Seattle areas, a study of comparables shows -
“Zero Energy Challenge” Winner To Be Announced June 29
A contest sponsored by investor-owned electric utility companies in Massachusetts highlights the green work of five homebuilders -
UL Environment Begins Validating Eco-marketing Claims
A subsidiary of Underwriters Laboratories has begun validating environmental claims used for marketing building products and personal electronics