-
The Low Cost of Passivhaus Living
The owner of a certified Passivhaus in Wisconsin shares nearly five years of power bills
-
Low-e Storm Windows Are Big Energy Savers
A new study finds that low-e storms lower annual heating and cooling costs by an average of 10%
-
Lumber Liquidators Will Pay Millions in Fines
The fines are due to false import declarations about the wood used in its flooring, not formaldehyde levels
-
Wisconsin Sees a Boom in Community Solar
A new project in Eau Claire offers co-op members the chance to buy photovoltaic panels for about $2 a watt
-
New Smart Thermostat Program Launches in Illinois
Rebates will cut the cost of the devices by nearly half as advocates seek 1 million installations over the next five years
-
News Briefs
A roundup of recent developments in green building
-
A Convincing Demo for Porous Pavement
A popular YouTube video shows pavement that can absorb 1,000 gallons of water a minute
-
New York City Hosts a Building Conference
A one-day session on Oct. 15 will highlight best building practices and mark the launch of a new building database
-
Texas Gets Two High-Performance Subdivisions
Developers announce plans for 'energy neutral' and 'solar standard' communities in Austin, where the city council wants more renewable energy
-
Lower Wind Speeds Cut Power Output in the West
Electricity production from selected turbines got off to a slow start, and in some areas remains below 5-year averages