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Going All-Electric
Going all-electric may seem daunting. Here's how to start the process.
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Code Writers Adopt New Rules
Government representatives will no longer be voting on new energy codes
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New York Developer Adapts a European Template for Deep Energy Retrofits
New York City project will retrofit 146 apartments to Passive House standards while pilots also are underway in California and Boston
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Google Eases Rules for Smart Home Developers
After restricting access to the Nest thermostat in 2019, Google is making it easier for smart home platforms to include it
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Proposed Changes in Code-Writing Rules Roil the Building Industry
Revisions would leave government building officials without a direct voice and stymie efforts to stiffen energy efficiency requirements, opponents say
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Hotels Are a New Frontier for Net-Zero
Hotels use a lot of energy and water. Two ongoing projects are aimed at showing the industry how to change.
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XPS Makers Announce More Planet-Friendly Formulations
Owens Corning moves completely away from hydrofluorocarbon blowing agents in its revamped insulation
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Dual-Flush Toilets Called Water Wasters in U.K.
A type of valve prone to leaks is blamed for millions of gallons of wasted water daily
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Research Bolsters Hopes for Radiant Cooling
Demonstration project tests a 60-year-old theory on radiant cooling without the risks of condensation
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More Commercial Builders Reporting Pandemic Problems, Survey Finds
Reports on health of industry are mixed, but spike in price of lumber isn't helping
