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Green the Orange

Students at Syracuse University experience a Multifamily Performance Program up close and personal.

Green the Orange

Author: Jim Gunshinan, Gayathri Vijayakumar and Karla Donnelly

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March 04, 2011

Students at Syracuse University experience a Multifamily Performance Program up close and personal. [continue reading]

Energy-Efficient Homes

Author: Shaun Hassel, Ben Hannas and Michael Blasnik

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January 05, 2011

Houston may be a standout in the market, but it seems that energy efficiency programs and DOE standards are lifting all homes to better efficiency. [continue reading]

Energy Star is probably the most widely recognized energy efficiency brand in North America. A recent study cited it as the second-most trusted consumer brand, right behind the Good Housekeeping seal. Critics of that study ... [continue reading]

California's Advanced Homes Program

Author: Steve Mann

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September 01, 2010

California is slowly moving toward net zero energy construction, defined as building structures that produce as much energy on-site as they consume. The Long Term Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan of the California Public Utilities Commission (... [continue reading]

Lakeland Habitat for Humanity

Author: Theresa Gilbride

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March 09, 2009

Soon all Habitat homes will meet Energy Star standards. A Habitat affiliate in Florida is already exceeding Energy Star standards in some of its new homes. [continue reading]

Near Net Zero Energy House

Author: Wendy Forbes

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November 06, 2008

Results are in for a full year of energy generation and use at the Near Net Zero Energy house, in Colrain, Massachusetts, developed and built by Rural Development, Incorporated, (RDI) of Turners Falls, Massachusetts (see &... [continue reading]

Pennsylvania Embraces Home Energy

Author: Joel L. Morrison

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January 01, 2008

Rising energy prices and environmental concerns have increased interest among consumers, design professionals, and the trades in green building technology and energy efficiency—or green energy, for short. In response to this combination of ... [continue reading]

Energy Star Homes in Michigan

Author: Jacob Corvidae

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May 07, 2007

In 2005, Habitat for Humanity of Detroit built 30 homes as part of the Jimmy Carter Work Project. All 30 homes were certified as Energy Star compliant. [continue reading]