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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…
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…
ICC finalizes 2027 building codes
The International Code Council (ICC) released the final results of the Public Comment Hearings and Online Governmental Consensus Vote, marking…
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…
Meritage Homes completes 156,000 ENERGY STAR certified homes in 2025
On Aug. 2025, 2026, Meritage Homes published its 2025 Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Data Update. According to the report, Meritage…
California strengthens rules for home landscaping
On Aug. 19, 2026, the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection reached a new compromise for California’s Zone Zero,…
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…
New wildfire prevention rule could override building restrictions
New wildfire-resistant building standards are taking effect across Central Oregon, requiring fire-hardened materials in new home construction. The measure allows…
Homeowners want sustainable interior design
In 2026, the biggest interior design trends homeowners are embracing sustainability, comfort and personality. From furniture selections to floor plans,…
Green Project of the Week: Awbrey Butte Net Zero Craftsman
Solaire Homebuilders’ net-zero, electric, custom craftsman home in Bend, Ore., was designed to be sustainable and reflective of the homeowners’…
