EEBA’s High Performance Home Builder Summit starts
The Energy and Environment Building Alliance (EEBA) kicks off its annual High Performance Home Builder Summit on Sept. 16-18 in
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Newsletter
New Passive House community breaks ground
A new large-scale passive house community is coming to Massachusetts. Alta Thoreau, a 237-unit multifamily project, broke ground this week
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ENERGY STAR program to be run by DOE by this time next year
The transition plan for the ENERGY STAR program to shift from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) oversight to the Department
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KB Home opens 1,500-home masterplanned community
KB Home announced the opening of a new 300-acre, 1,500-home community, Sandstone, in  North Las Vegas, Nevada. One- and two-story
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Sekisui House’s first U.S. SHAWOOD development wins top housing award
Sommers Bend, a zero-energy community in Temecula, Calif., won an Award of Excellence in the Construction and Development Project Category
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LA rebuild adopts IBHS Wildfire Preparedness standard
We’re about a year and a half out from the Los Angeles wildfires. Homeowners, builders and the community ask: What
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California expands solar options for homes
California legislature recently passed SB 868, a bill that would allow homeowners to install plug-in solar panels. The bill passed
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KB Home announces Tampa division President
KB Home, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, named Casey Dare the President of its Tampa Division. Dale, with a
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Hawai’i county makes strides in wildfire resilience
Kaua’i County in Hawai’i is considering the adoption of Wildfire and Wildland Urban Interface (WWUI) standards for the island-wide building
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Optimizing Your ENERGY STAR Quality Assurance
RESNET recently reported common mistakes in ENERGY STAR Quality Assurance (QA) findings and how to avoid them. To receive ENERGY
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How to market home performance
High-performance homebuilders know that energy-efficient features would save buyers in the long run. Buyers, more now than ever, are actively
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EEBA expands its Board of Directors
The Energy and Environment Building Alliance (EEBA) announces that it is expanding its Board of Directors with two new leadership
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HUD releases new home energy standards
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) just rolled back its energy efficiency requirements for HOME Investment Partnerships Program
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Portland records over 50,000 home energy scores
In 2018, the City of Portland’s Home Energy Score Ordinance went into effect. This required all homes publicly advertised for
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Dream Finders Homes acquires Beazer Homes for $2.2 billion
It’s official: Dream Finders Homes (DFH) will acquire Beazer Homes in a $2.2 billion deal. This follows multiple public rounds
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Los Angeles changes zoning in rebuilding areas
In 2021, California’s SB 9 became law. It allowed homeowners to split their lots, typically zoned for a single-family home,
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Phius opens entries for 2026 Passive Projects Design Competition
Phius, the passive house certifier, announced it opened entries to its Passive Projects Design Competition. This award recognizes Phius Certified
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3 Pacific Northwest design trends
The Pacific Northwest offers one of the most unique climates in the U.S. for builders. Resilience is a non-negotiable for
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Multifamily certification more flexible with NGBS 2025
The National Green Building Standard® (NGBS) issued its most recent update in April 2026. One of the most interesting parts
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Beazer Homes wins four major RESNET CRESNET awards
Beazer Homes, one of the nation’s largest-scale sustainable homebuilders, proves that delivering energy efficiency is possible in every home. On
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NAHB tells why home orientation matters for sustainability
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently addressed how builders can build sustainably before the foundation is even poured.
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KB Home opens Meadowbrook
KB Home announced the opening of Meadowbrook, a new energy-efficient townhome community in Campbell, Calif. The three-story townhomes offer up
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USGBC advocacy mid-summer highlights
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) engages in advocacy across the state, local and federal levels for green building initiatives
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How the ROAD to Housing Act accelerates sustainable innovation
The recent passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act marks one of the biggest federal investments in residential
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ACEEE study highlights advantage for high-performance builders
According to new research from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), builders could deliver up to $31,000 in
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Babcock Ranch anchors a new age of resilience
Babcock Ranch, the U.S.’s first solar-powered master-planned community, leads as a Southwest Florida Resilience Accelerator supporting statewide efforts to build
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21st Century ROAD to Housing Act becomes law
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act officially became law on July 11, 2026. The legislation contains nearly 50 individual
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Want to Make More Money in Bathroom Remodeling?
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) found that remodeling spending rose 0.9% in May and 8.1% since 2025. Over
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DOE to potentially revoke appliance efficiency mandates
The Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to permanently end energy conservation standards for home appliances
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NAHB updates its Matrix of Water Efficiency Rating Systems
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) updated its Matrix of Water Efficiency Rating Systems. The system is a tool
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Green building policies to watch this summer
Home Innovation Research Labs, the administrator of the National Green Building Standard (NGBS), noted top green building policies to look
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Green Project of the week: PHNX Development
PHNX Development’s project, the Yosemite Lake House balances the challenges of building in a wildfire-vulnerable area with sustainability, comfort and
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California reaches 1,500 Firewise designated communities
CAL FIRE announced the state officially reached over 1,500 Firewise designated communities. The Firewise program is led by the National
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