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Australian Startup Launches Prefab Passivhaus Line
So far, there are no paying customers for these steel-framed buildings clad with steel-skinned panels
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U.S. Wind Energy Prices Hit an All-Time Low
A study from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory finds that the cost of wind-generated electricity has dropped below 2.5 cents per kilowatt-hour
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Canada Launches Net-Zero Project
Builders in four provinces independently search for the best route to affordable net-zero construction and come up with surprisingly similar answers
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Apple Drops Nest Thermostats
The decision signals more competition in the market for smart-home products, and may be good news for rival Ecobee
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475 Building Supply Releases a Third e-Book
This guide details high-performance 2x framing, emphasizing airtightness and foam-free assemblies
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Works Begins on First Offshore Wind Project in U.S.
The first foundation for a five-turbine wind energy project is lowered into the water off Rhode Island
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Third-Party Ownership Rules Residential Solar Market
Nearly three-quarters of all residential photovoltaic systems installed last year are owned by someone other than the customer
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PHIUS Announces Plans for its Annual Conference
This year's conference will be held in Chicago on September 11 and 12
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Passive House Network Conference Set
Speakers at the October conference will discuss a variety of building types for different climate zones
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Sierra Club’s Anti-Coal Campaign Hits a Landmark
The environmental advocacy group claims its 200th closure under its Beyond Coal campaign