October 5, 2016
Deliver Energy Efficiency, Motivate with Health
As you know, energy upgrades often improve indoor air quality. When you’re assessing a home, be sure to point out health hazards, like...
September 27, 2016
Study: Homes with Solar Panels Valued Higher
California leads the nation in residential solar installations—with nearly half of the nation's total. As installation costs continue...
July 28, 2016
Energy Ordinance Toolkit
California has adopted ambitious climate-related policy goals, including reducing GHG emissions levels to 80% below the emissions in 1990.
As part of that goal,...
August 31, 2016
Build It Green Wins Research Grant to Advance Multifamily Zero Net Energy
Our goal? To solve challenges to constructing apartment buildings that produce as much energy as they consume.By...
July 28, 2016
PACE Financing: Big Changes Taking Effect
By Don KnappReal estate professionals and contractors: Are you versed in the latest updates to Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing...
July 21, 2016
What's Driving Growth in ZNE Homes?
Zero Net Energy (ZNE) homes are the future of our industry, and ushering them into the mainstream is a priority for Build It Green. Last month, BIG...
July 20, 2016
2016 Remodeling Trends: 4 Takeaways for Green Pros
By Marc Bigby, Build It Green Senior Contractor Engagement Manager
As the experts predicted, 2016 is seeing a major upswing in home...
June 14, 2016
Suburban Apartment Complex in San Diego County Earns a Top GreenPoint Rated Score
Community HousingWorks (CHW) has taken its latest GreenPoint Rated multifamily affordable...
GreenPoint Rated Program Updates
September 14, 2016
Second Public Comment Period Open for GreenPoint Rated Version 7.0
GreenPoint Rated Version 7.0 is being updated in tandem with...
May 6, 2016
4 Tips for Talking Green to Your Home Buyers
By Don KnappGreen and energy efficient home features appeal to home buyers for a wide range of reasons. As a real estate agent, you can help...
May 5, 2016
6 Ways to Improve Jobsite Air Quality
As a contractor, you may not be responsible for the products that a consumer chooses to use in his or her home, but you can control the...
April 21, 2016
Creating Demand for Deeper Energy Retrofits
By Don KnappIf you want to spark a lively debate, ask a green building professional about deep energy retrofits. How do we get more homeowners...
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