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California's Green Rating System
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Build It Green has developed an effective green rating system for the state of California. [continue reading]
Yavapai's Green Building Success
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Yavapai College's Residential Building Technology (RBT) program has been recognized many times over for its energy-efficient, green, and affordable homes - homes that are constructed by students in the program. [continue reading]
Homegrown Green Building
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This green building nonprofit is working to green western North Carolina, one house at a time. [continue reading]
Efficiency Just Makes WaterSense
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Which saves more energy—turning off your faucet or turning off your lights? If you guessed turning off your lights, think again. Running your faucet for 5 minutes can use as much energy as running ... [continue reading]
Building Water Efficiency Into Green Homes
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Energy Star Homes in Michigan
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In 2005, Habitat for Humanity of Detroit built 30 homes as part of the Jimmy Carter Work Project. All 30 homes were certified as Energy Star compliant. [continue reading]
The Dry-Pack Cellulose Alternative
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The dry-pack option offers an alternative to supercompetitive fiberglass insulation bidding or high-end spray foam installations. [continue reading]
Zero-Energy Manufactured Home
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The Zero-Energy Manufactured Home (ZEMH) program demonstrates, evaluates, and promotes innovative energy-saving technologies for use in HUD-code housing. [continue reading]
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Housing Innovation Awards Wrap-Up
Earlier this month at the EEBA High Performance Home Summit, the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home program had the pleasure ...
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Energy Data Gains Traction in Real Estate Listings
For more than a decade studies have consistently shown that homebuyers want energy efficient features, but few are actually aware ...
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