Sustainable construction in Tampa: Building a greener future
The city of Tampa faces extreme environmental hazards like heat waves and sea levels rising. The Green Tampa Initiative strives
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Author: Emmanuel Jimenez
U.S. Green Building Council Certifies Milestone Green Housing Unit
The U.S. Green Building Council announced the certification of its 50,000th LEED green housing unit, marking a major milestone for
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California Governor Exempts LA Fire Rebuilding from Stricter Building Code
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order allowing wildfire victims to rebuild under California’s less stringent 2022 building code instead
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HAWAII GOVERNOR SIGNS BILLS TO TACKLE HOUSING BOTTLENECKS AND FUND NONPROFITS
The Governor of Hawai‘i, Josh Green, signed two key bills addressing major community needs, one to streamline the resolution of
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New Howard County building codes bring wins and concerns
Howard County has approved new building codes aimed at boosting energy efficiency, including requirements for new homes and commercial buildings
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Innovations Driving Energy Efficiency in Modern Residential Construction
Energy-efficient home design is gaining popularity as homeowners and builders seek to reduce energy costs, improve comfort and lower carbon
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California’s CEQA overhaul: Fast-tracking housing, halting building standards
Major reforms have been enacted to the California Environmental Quality Act, fast-tracking urban infill housing and other key projects by
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Homes built for generations with less energy waste: Green built practices are growing
Green building is steadily gaining momentum in Michigan, with housing professionals noting its long-term environmental and financial benefits. Organizations such
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What to Know About Expiring Energy Tax Credits
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law by President Trump, significantly shortens the timeline for several federal energy
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Congress’s Megabill Would Raise Energy Costs, Strain Electric Grid
A newly passed Senate bill would end key federal tax credits and programs supporting energy efficiency and clean vehicles, raising
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Major pro-housing CEQA reform legislation signed into California law
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 130 and SB 131 into law on June 30, 2025, enacting major housing reforms
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The Surge in Solar-Powered Home Investments Amid Rising Energy Costs
Solar panels are becoming a major factor in home values, with Zillow data showing that owned solar systems significantly boost
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One of the biggest obstacles to building new CA housing has now vanished
California lawmakers passed a landmark bill that exempts most urban infill housing projects from the California Environmental Quality Act, removing
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Sustainable Materials and Smart Energy Solutions in Modern Home Construction
Homeowners and builders are increasingly turning to sustainable materials, smart technologies and energy-efficient systems to reduce environmental impact and lower
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Bill killing the solar tax credit is signed
President Trump signed the “Big Beautiful Bill” into law on July 4, ending the 30% federal residential solar tax credit
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The budget reconciliation bill undermines federal green building policy
A new federal law signed by President Trump repeals several long-standing clean energy tax incentives that supported green building investments,
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Island Community Explores Pathways To Strengthen Energy Reliability
The U.S. Department of Energy is helping Edgartown, Massachusetts plan its first microgrid to power municipal buildings during outages, thanks
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