Rethinking Radon Standards
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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is developing a model radon control standard for residential construction, with adoption of the standard expected sometime this winter. [continue reading]
NATAS and CAREIRS Become EREC
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has consolidated the energy information and technical assistance services previously provided by two organizations--the familiar Conservation and Renewable Energy Inquiry and Referral Service (CAREIRS) and the National Appropriate Technology Assistance Service (NATAS)--into one entity called the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clearinghouse (EREC). [continue reading]
Making Passive Solar Homes Affordable
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Paul Neuffer got his start in the passive solar home business almost by accident, 30 years ago. [continue reading]
EEBA Does Dallas
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Homebuilders from across the U.S. and Canada, and as far away as India and New Zealand, convened in Dallas February 23-26 for the twelfth annual Energy Efficient Builders Association conference. [continue reading]
Studs of Steel
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Rising lumber prices and an erratic market have driven some homebuilders to look for alternatives to wood framing, and steel framing is one option that is grabbing their attention. [continue reading]
The Big Flush: Saving Water in the Big Apple
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The City of New York is dramatically changing the way it looks at water. [continue reading]
RESOURCES
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U.S. Water News, Water-Efficient Landscape Guidelines, The city of New York, On the other coast, Thinking Globally, Cadillac Desert, The Home Water Audit Guide, Rocky Mountain Institute, Water Conservation News [continue reading]
Energy Star Insomniacs
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced the Energy Star program last year in an effort to encourage computer manufacturers to add energy-saving features to their products. [continue reading]
