Green Leasing as a Critical Tool for Decarbonization
This paper analyzes the most effective clauses by lease-type scenarios and explores how performance-based leasing supports decarbonization strategies.
Residential
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Public Comments Critical for the Residential Energy Code
Make your voice heard! Provide feedback on the proposed 2024 IECC by December 16, 2022 at midnight PST. Everyone is affected by and benefits from an updated residential energy code.
How Energy Codes Affect You
This graphic shows how a space built to a more efficient energy code increases comfort and results in lower energy bills for your home and business.
How We Build Better Affordable Housing
A second blog from board member Bomee Jung addresses building better affordable housing
Resilient Electrification: Writing Rules for a Flexible, Renewable and Equitable Grid
Electrification and clean energy require smart, strategic changes in how we regulate buildings.
Retrofitting Affordable Housing For Zero Utility Costs
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Commons is the first multifamily Passive House-certified retrofit project in the country.
Bonanza
New study projects billions could be saved by ramping up utility energy efficiency programs.
Commitment Phobia
Can slow, modest paybacks get people to commit to home energy upgrades?
Relationships Matter
What spurs homeowners to make energy upgrades to their homes? Relationships.
Sustainable Innovation in the Hills of Montana
The REHAU Montana ecosmart house is a living laboratory for residential sustainability.