The Energy-Efficient Features We Want in Homes
A recent National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) survey revealed that a majority of prospective homebuyers rate energy-efficient features, such as above-code insulation and ENERGY STAR-compliant appliances and building products (including windows, doors, and HVAC systems), as essential or desirable.…
Four Reasons Smaller Homes Are Back
A decade ago, the average U.S. home size was 2,657 square feet, and the average household size was 2.58 persons. Today, the square footage and household size have decreased in America for one simple reason: cost. However, it is not…
So, What Happens If ENERGY STAR Goes Away?
The Trump Administration’s announcement that it plans to shutter the EPA ENERGY STAR program reverberated across the industry this week. While much of the attention is focused on the impacts on appliances, the housing and building performance industry would be…
10 Reasons Why Fiberglass & Mineral Wool Insulations Matter on Earth Day
Earth Day has been celebrated in America since 1970 and serves as an opportunity to support environmental protection nationwide. There could be no better time than this 45th Annual Earth Day celebration to highlight how fiberglass and mineral wool insulations…
Mitigating Energy Upgrade Costs for Renters
According to research from the Sierra Club, roughly 50 percent of tenants in the U.S. are cost-burdened by utility payments. As building owners nationwide address much-needed energy efficiency improvements in aging rental housing stock, there’s a growing emphasis on mitigating…
