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USGBC promotes use of sustainably sourced wood
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the recognition of sustainable wood standards in LEED. This allows wood sourced from multiple credible…
City of Madison Raises Building Standards
The City of Madison, Wis., raised its green building requirements for all City-owned facilities, now requiring LEED Gold certification for…
House SEEC endorses bills to provide climate resilient homes
The House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Building Resilient House Task Force announced on Jan. 15, 2026, the endorsement…
USGBC releases updated guide on IRA funding
The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) announced on Jan. 14, 2026, the release of an updated edition of their…
Legislation aims to modernize heat pump permitting
On Jan. 15, 2025, SB 222, the Heat Pump Access Act passed through the Senate Committee on Local Government, after…
ENERGY STAR funded through 2026
The ENERGY STAR program, operated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to receive funding throughout 2026. A…
EEBA Announces 2026 Board of Directors
The Energy and Environment Building Alliance (EEBA) announced their 2026 Board of Directors. Their leadership continues the organization’s mission to…
UCLA studies IAQ after wildfires
About one year after the LA wildfires, researchers at UCLA found that Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) still affects homes either…
Designing a More Sustainable Home
Sustainable home design is becoming a priority for more homeowners as awareness grows about the environmental impact of everyday choices….
Street Lights in California are meeting State Green Building Mandates
California’s strict building and energy codes, including CALGreen, Title 24 Part 6, and local reach standards are pushing developers to…
