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10 Energy-Efficient Products for a More Sustainable Home

The Pro Builder

10 Energy-Efficient Products for a More Sustainable Home ldeakins Thu, 09/21/2023 - 07:00 Not only can energy-efficient home products save homeowners extra cash each month by lowering utility bills, but according to a 2022 report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy , they can also improve a home's resale value.

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Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency

The Pro Builder

Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency ibush Sat, 04/29/2023 - 08:30 Residential buildings account for about 21% of energy use and 20% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S. New homes also have benefited from code requirements that reduce energy use and improve indoor environments.

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Windows Are a Key Factor in a Truly Energy-Efficient Home

The Pro Builder

Homebuilders don’t need to sacrifice quality and economy for energy efficiency. Windows are one of a few elements that are particularly important to properly insulating a home.

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DfMA Approach to Mass Timber Design: Engineering a Greener Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

By: Ricardo Brites , Director of Engineering & VDC at Mercer Mass Timber Imagine your projects being more precise, efficient, and sustainable? The construction industry is grappling with growing demands for environmental responsibility and project efficiency. Its the engineers toolkit for smarter, more sustainable structures.

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High-Performance Building Envelopes: Key to Energy-Efficient Homes

The Pro Builder

The Importance of High-Performance Building Envelope Systems in New Home ConstructionThe construction of new homes is evolving rapidly, with energy efficiency, sustainability, and resilience becoming essential components of the building process.

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US cities sharpen focus on building performance standards to meet net-zero goals

Construction Dive

Over 40 cities will have these standards in place by 2026, compelling building owners to prioritize energy efficiency and emissions reduction measures, according to a report from JLL.

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DOE spurs new building energy codes with another $90M

Construction Dive

Construction-heavy states that lack the latest energy-efficiency codes are among the focus areas for this round of federal funding, a U.S. Department of Energy official said.