2026 Florida Construction Laws and Updates
In Florida, 2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for residential construction and the state’s overall dedication to
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Senate passes plug-in solar bill in California
The Senate voted 35-1 to pass SB 868, the Plug and Play Solar Act. SB 868 streamlines approvals for plug-in
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Bryant neighborhood celebrates clean energy milestone
As part of a grant-supported pilot project, two homes were connected to receive and store renewable and reliable energy from
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Officials vote on building code changes
Last week, local officials began voting on proposed changes to building codes. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) urged
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New construction homes with energy-efficient features attract buyers
A new analysis from Realtor.com found that new construction homes are often cheaper for buyers, due to lower utility bills
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Study finds indoor air pollution as leading risk for diseases
Public health expert Vikram Niranjan discussed findings from the study examining how exposure to household air pollution changed between 1990
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USGBC releases April advocacy and policy highlights
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) engages in advocacy across the state, local and federal level for green building initiatives
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Senators urge administration to release Weatherization Assistance Program
U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) are teaming up with seventeen of their colleagues in urging the
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California announces new affordable, climate-friendly homes
On May 15, 2026, Governor of California Gavin Newsom announced progress in the development of over 380 affordable, climate-friendly homes
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Energy efficiency shifts home design in Texas
Texas homebuilders are leaning into sustainability, including both climate-conscious and energy-efficient features. According to a report by the National Association
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Boston announces new Climate Action Plan
Mayor Michelle Wu and the city of Boston released a new Climate Action Plan, outlining a clear roadmap for cutting
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Auburn strives to boost community energy efficiency
The town of Auburn, Mass., is partnering with HomeWorks Energy to enhance residential energy efficiency across the community. This partnership
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Plug-in solar legislation signed into law in Denver
Legislation to remove barriers to plug-in solar panels and save Coloradans money on their utility bills was signed into law
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Rebuild begins after Caldor Fire
Nearly five years after the Caldor Fire tore through parts of El Dorado, Alpine and Amador counties in California, rebuilding
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Craig adopts new Colorado wildfire code
The city of Craig’s adoption of Colorado’s new wildfire resiliency standards, which stem from the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code,
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Louisville takes additional fire prevention steps
Louisville City Council passed an emergency ordinance in January 2026, banning the planting of new juniper trees citywide and strengthening
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New bill aims to help VPPs replace peaker plants
A bill advancing through California’s legislature would create pathways for virtual power plants (VPPs) to compete with fossil-fueled peaker plants,
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New energy code overlay introduced in six states
On April 30, 2026, the Next Generation Codes Coalition, an ACEEE-led group of six states and several nonprofit organizations, released
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Architect designs fire-resistant home in Pacific Palisades
Architect and developer Ardie Tavangarian designed and built a fireproof, luxury modular home that can be quickly assembled in the
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Boulder launches 2026 Wildfire Resilience Assistance Program
On April 17, 2026, the City of Boulder, Colo., announced the launch of the 2026 Wildfire Resilience Assistance Program (WRAP),
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USGBC shares March advocacy and policy highlights
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) engages in advocacy across the state, local and federal level for green building initiatives
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KB Home announces new headquarters
KB Home, one of the largest sustainable homebuilders in the U.S., announced the relocation of their headquarters from Los Angeles
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Richmond American Homes recognized for sustainability efforts
Richmond American Homes of New Mexico, Inc., a subsidiary of Sekisui House U.S., Inc., was recognized by Powering New Mexico’s
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Residential construction costs impacted by energy prices
Energy input prices increased in March at their fastest pace since June of 2020, in response to the conflict in
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New York receives $150 million to expand heat pump installations
On April 13, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that up to $150 million in supplemental funding is now available to
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Alaska allocates $7 million to build energy-efficient homes
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and the Alaska State Legislature allocated $7 million from the 2025 Capital Budget to a New
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Charlottesville adopts new high performance building resolution
On April 7, 2026, the City of Charlottesville, Va., announced the adoption of a High-Performance Building Resolution for City buildings.
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Colorado announces Wildfire-Ready Building Codes
As of April 1, 2026, Colorado cities, counties and fire protection districts in high-risk wildfire areas were instructed to adopt
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California’s Zone Zero Defensible Space Law In Effect
New structures being built in Very High Fire Severity Zones in California must now comply with state-mandated Zone Zero wildfire
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CPUC Launches RISE Homes Initiative
On April 6, 2026, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) announced its new initiative called RISE Homes (Rebuilding Incentives for
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Celebrate Women in Residential Construction with B&D
This May will mark Builder and Developer’s fifth year of recognizing women in homebuilding leadership. These are the executives, designers,
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New study analyzes indoor air quality in homes
A study by Reinders Corporation, a climate solutions company, analyzed environmental data from the spring and summer in Fort Worth,
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