Energy Star receives dedicated funding for the first time

Energy Star receives dedicated funding for the first time

The Energy Star program passed both the house, senate and executive branch to receive funding throughout 2026. This is the…

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NYC Mayor Mamdani announces clean, heat pump investment

NYC Mayor Mamdani announces clean, heat pump investment

On Feb. 4, 2026, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a $38.4 million investment to install clean, reliable heat…

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Gov. Newsom announces funding for LA fire survivors’ housing

Gov. Newsom announces funding for LA fire survivors’ housing

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Feb. 6, 2026, more funding to help survivors from the Los Angeles fires access…

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USGBC 2026 policy highlights

USGBC 2026 policy highlights

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released an overview on the most recent updates for building decarbonization policies. The overview…

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Senator introduces new home credit for builders

Senator introduces new home credit for builders

On Jan. 29, 2026, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced the Lowering Home Energy Costs Act. If signed into law, this…

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2026 multi-attribute sustainable products

2026 multi-attribute sustainable products

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) highlighted nine multi-attribute products that take a holistic approach to sustainability. Sustainable products that…

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First community in NorCal to meet IBHS standard

First community in NorCal to meet IBHS standard

KB Home announced that its new Stone Canyon community meets the home- and neighborhood-level wildfire resilience standards developed by the…

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USGBC promotes use of sustainably sourced wood

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…

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City of Madison Raises Building Standards

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…

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House SEEC endorses bills to provide climate resilient homes

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…

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