Remodeling: Green Policy

Utility Energy-Efficiency Programs to Double by 2025

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:59:27 EST

Total spending expected to be about $9.5 billion by 2025.

Setting Standards: The DOE's Workforce Guidelines for Home Energy Upgrades

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:09:27 EST

There may soon be a new set of rules for remodelers to adhere to when it comes to performing weatherization work.

Power Full: The Power Saver Loan Makes Its Debut

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:02:37 EST

The FHA's two-year pilot program will help homeowners fund energy-efficiency upgrades on their homes.

Velux America One-Collector Solar Water Heating Systems

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:13:15 EST

Now available for use in electric or gas water heating markets, smaller one-collector solar water heating systems paired with a 60-gallon tank are ideal for one- to two-person households.

Rheem SolPak Solar Water Heating Systems

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:13:14 EST

SolPak solar water heating systems are now available with options of tankless gas or the maker's Marathon storage tanks.

RenCon Energy Products Solectric Day-Light System

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:13:14 EST

The Solectric Day-Light System electronic skylight uses a roof-mounted photovoltaic solar panel and two high-efficiency LED light fixtures to simulate daylighting without cutting a hole in the roof.

Home Star Stalled: Legislation Gets Held up in Congress

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:12:58 EST

The Home Star program introduced earlier this year is on hold in Congress.

Ready Solar Solar in a Box System

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:37:39 EST

By pre-engineering and pre-assembling its Solar in a Box system, the maker helps eliminate barriers to entry in the solar installation business.

Weather or Not

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:17:32 EST

Stimulus money is still out there--Rick Provost tells you where it is and how to use it.

A Balanced Approach: Meeting Client Needs With Green Practices

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:15:25 EST

Sage Builders helps steer its clients and state policy toward sustainability.

Energy Bills: A Roundup of Energy and Climate Bills Recently Introduced Into Congress

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:36:30 EST

Rising energy costs and climate concerns have sparked a surge in federal and state legislation.

Energy Pays: Win Jobs by Educating Yourself and Actively Pursuing Home Performance Work

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:36:30 EST

Installing a thin-film solar system on the roof and using Stimulus tax credits to pay for it brings home the value of working with a contractor who knows his way around rebates.

DOE Rule Clarification Could Eliminate Some Multi-Head Shower Systems

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:08:45 EST

Rule interpretation would clarify the term “showerhead,” require entire systems to meet 2.5-gpm flow maximums.

DOE Seeks Comment on Showerhead Definition

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:08:38 EST

By incorporating accessories like body sprays into the definition of a single showerhead, new definition could impact shower design going forward.

Window & Door Manufacturers Association E-Update: Home Performance News

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:08:32 EST

The following appeared in a recent Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) E-Update and contains updates and information regarding the developments in Congress for tax credits, the EPA lead paint ruling, Home Star, building performance issues, and more.

Home Performance Contractors: An Industry at the Ready

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 10:04:39 EST

The National Capital Contractor Forum helps contractors prepare for increased interest in home performance work.

House Committee Approves Green Building Bill

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:39:51 EST

AIA report says GREEN Act could create or save as many as 140,000 design and construction jobs.

Kolbe & Kolbe Windquest Series Energy Performance Windows

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 11:53:02 EST

Exceeding 2010 Energy Star criteria for all U.S. climate zones, Windquest Series Energy Performance windows feature a 1 1/4-inch triple glazing system.

Rebate Update: Appliances

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 11:52:57 EST

With funding for state appliance rebate programs going fast, remodelers should remind clients to look at the big picture.

Claiming the Tax Credit: About IRS Form 5695

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 11:52:54 EST

IRS form 5695 helps homeowners claim the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act tax credit.