White House Convenes on Advancing Clean Buildings The White House convened 24 Governors’ offices to discuss how the Biden-Harris Administration can amplify states’ efforts to lead on commercial and residential building decarbonization policies that lower… Read More The White House https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/05/05/readout-of-white-house-convening-on-advancing-clean-buildings/
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Pakistan’s Flood-Hit Homes Get Green, Disaster-Resilient Redesign
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Read MoreFY 2024 Budget Highlights Energy Affordability, Sustainable Buildings and Clean Energy
FY 2024 Budget Highlights Energy Affordability, Sustainable Buildings and Clean Energy In one of the most extensive climate packages in recent history, the Budget makes transformative investments and includes groundbreaking legislation building on more than $30 billion committed to climate action. Read More Nyserda, New York https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/About/Newsroom/2023-Announcements/2023-05-03-Governor-Hochul-Announces-FY-2024-Budget-Investments-in-Energy-Affordability
Read MoreMajority of Agents Find Value in Promoting Energy Efficiency in Listings, According to NAR
Majority of Agents Find Value in Promoting Energy Efficiency in Listings, According to NAR Nearly half of agents surveyed reported that clients were interested in sustainability. Read More National Association of Realtors https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/majority-of-agents-brokers-find-value-in-promoting-energy-efficiency-in-listings-according-to-nar
Read MoreHow Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost in 2023? Breaking Down the Numbers
According to the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Remodeling Impact Report, two of the top most popular reasons for pursuing a complete kitchen renovation are to add features and improve livability (indicated by 25% of homeowner respondents), and to upgrade worn-out surfaces, finishes and materials (25%); 43% of those polled say the most important result of a renovated kitchen is better functionality and livability. According to The Mortgage Reports, per the NAR Remodeling Impact Report, you can likely expect to recover 75% of your costs (when it’s time to sell…
Read MoreA Passive Case-Study for Generations to Come
Theresa Passive House boasts an array of green/energy efficient qualities By Hanna Heiss Originally built in 1914, the Farmers, Trey and Adrienne have lived in the house since 2011 and dreamt of renovating from day one. In 2015 they started drawing and working on making something happen, for what was to become Theresa Passive House. Trey Farmer is the Owner and Lead Architect of Forge Craft Architecture + Design, a professional architecture firm offering design services with a primary focus on architecture and related tactile arts such as interior architecture,…
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