Energy Star Beefs Up Requirements and Enforcement
After an embarrassing report pointed out flaws in the system, Energy Star is revamping its standards, certification processes, and image.
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DOE Launches Website for Affordable, High-Efficiency Windows
A new DOE program tries to encourage more price competition on high-efficiency windows, but the purchasing program is anything but streamlined.
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Chinese Drywall Manufacturers Liable for Millions in Damages
A series of court decisions reveals the high costs of remediating corrosive Chinese drywall—and holds the manufacturers responsible.
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CertainTeed Introduces a Formaldehyde-Free Batt Insulation
CertainTeed’s Sustainable Insulation fiberglass batt uses a formaldehyde-free, bio-based binder and retains the same performance characteristics as the company’s standard fiberglass insulation.
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USGBC Launches LEED-ND
The U.S. Green Building Council has launched its LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system, and registrations are open.
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Major Changes Underway With Cradle to Cradle Certification
The Cradle to Cradle certification system is being transferred from MBDC to a new California nonprofit organization, the Green Products Innovation Council. This change, and the development of a new Version 3 of the certification system, should help to …
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Chemicals Article Lacked Balance
Reader Ross Leonard challenges us on our reporting in the recent article on chemicals in green building.
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Build Energy Efficient Homes with Gerstad
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