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Passive House Conference Lists Speakers
Building science pioneer William Rose will deliver the keynote address at the annual conference in San Francisco
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Backers of New Carbon Rule See Many Benefits
Despite warnings from doomsayers, Eastern states found that reducing emissions had positive effects for both the environment and the economy
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Wind Turbines Reach Energy Payback Quickly
Researchers find that 2-megawatt turbines make back the energy needed for production and installation in less than a year
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Utility Seeks Fee for Rooftop Solar in Utah
Rocky Mountain Power says the new surcharge will help maintain the grid. Debates also are ongoing in Hawaii, California, Colorado, and Massachusetts.
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Heat Pumps Get a Leg Up in Vermont
A state agency that promotes energy efficiency will soon be subsidizing the purchase of high-efficiency heat pumps
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More Builders Going Green
According to a new McGraw Hill Construction report, the number of builders dedicated to green practices will double by 2018
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Ohio Suspends Its Renewable Energy Targets
A bill passed by the state legislature puts renewable portfolio standards on hold for two years so that a commission can take a closer look
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New York State Promotes High-Performance Houses
Builders are eligible for an incentive grant of $8,000 for each net-zero energy house they build
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South Carolina Lawmakers Pass Solar Bill
The measure will permit third-party ownership of photovoltaic arrays and orders regulators to look again at net-metering rates
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Energy Star Program to Include Clothes Dryers
Taking effect in 2015, the new Energy Star specification recognizes the substantial energy savings provided by heat-pump clothes dryers