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PulteGroup Prototyping Zero Net Energy Home

Bay Area home will help guide company’s future green building strategies

March 28, 2016

PulteGroup Inc. has announced production of a zero net energy (ZNE) home prototype in northern California, becoming the largest builder to participate in a pilot aimed at building new homes to achieve maximum energy efficiency and utility grid load reduction.

Global Green Building to Double by 2018

Study positions the U.S. as strong participant in the global green movement

March 28, 2016

The global study positions the U.S. as a strong participant in the global green movement. Responses from more than 1,000 building professionals from 60 countries place the U.S. green industry in context.

Better Buildings Accelerators Drive Uptake of Home Upgrades

These initiatives help homeowners save money, while creating local jobs

March 25, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that its Better Buildings Home Upgrade Program Accelerator and Home Energy Information Accelerator are working with partners across the nation to make important progress in lowering the costs of energy upgrade programs, while improving overall program effectiveness.

PNNL to Help Advance Algorithms for Energy-Efficient Buildings

Algorithms could improve lighting and heating and cooling systems

March 24, 2016

Buildings could use significantly less energy with the help of a new project announced by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) at its Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). The lab is being awarded $300,000 for the project which is part of DOE's new Small Business Vouchers Pilot.

DOE Publishes a Notice of Open Meetings Pertaining the Circulator Pumps Working Group

March 23, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice of open meetings pertaining to the circulator pumps working group.

Seattle Passes New Energy Efficiency Ordinance

City’s new energy legislation addresses three areas

March 23, 2016

Mayor Ed Murray applauded the Seattle City Council for passing building energy legislation that establishes policies aimed at driving energy efficiency and reducing climate impact. The legislation was first mentioned in Murray’s State of the City on Feb. 17.

South Carolina Approves Geothermal Tax Credit

H 3874 provides an income tax credit to any individual or business installing geothermal

March 21, 2016

The law allows a tax credit against the income tax liability of a taxpayer equal to 25 percent of the costs incurred by the taxpayer in the purchase and installation of geothermal machinery in or on a facility in South Carolina and owned by the taxpayer.

DOE Recognizes Orlando Better Buildings Partners for Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Office tower One Orlando Centre is expected to save nearly 18 percent in energy costs

March 17, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has recognized the city of Orlando, Florida, and Parkway Properties for their leadership in improving energy efficiency across a combined 20 million square feet of building space by 20 percent within 10 years.

Majority of Americans Choose Energy Efficiency for the Savings it Provides

Results of HomeServe Biannual State of the Home Survey

March 17, 2016

Concerns surrounding climate change have continued to grow in recent years, driving government efforts and global initiatives, but for most Americans who plan to make their home more energy efficient in the next 12 months, the biggest motivator for making the changes comes down to the money it allows them to save.

OpTerra Energy Services Opens San Diego Office

OpTerra works with private- and public-sector facilities to reduce energy consumption

March 15, 2016

OpTerra Energy Services, an Oakland, California-based energy services company, announced it has opened a new office in San Diego to support the region’s growing sustainability needs in both the private and public sector.