Green Policy

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A Balanced Approach: Meeting Client Needs With Green Practices

Sage Builders helps steer its clients and state policy toward sustainability. More

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Home Performance = Serious Energy Saving

Are home improvement companies ready to become home performance companies? More

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Back to School: Home Performance Certifications

Many remodelers believe that there is a legitimate need for home performance certifications, specifically. More

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Local Level: A Look at Some Specific Weatherization Programs

Local weatherization programs gear up to help homeowners finance energy-efficient upgrades. More

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Building a Future: Effects of the Home Star Bill on Remodeling

Will passage of the Home Star Energy Retrofit bill put remodelers back to work or out of work? More

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Energy Bills: A Roundup of Energy and Climate Bills Recently Introduced Into Congress

Rising energy costs and climate concerns have sparked a surge in federal and state legislation. More

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Energy Pays: Win Jobs by Educating Yourself and Actively Pursuing Home Performance Work

Installing a thin-film solar system on the roof and using Stimulus tax credits to pay for it brings home the value of working with a contractor who knows his way around rebates. More

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DOE Rule Clarification Could Eliminate Some Multi-Head Shower Systems

Rule interpretation would clarify the term “showerhead,” require entire systems to meet 2.5-gpm flow maximums. More

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DOE Seeks Comment on Showerhead Definition

By incorporating accessories like body sprays into the definition of a single showerhead, new definition could impact shower design going forward. More

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Window & Door Manufacturers Association E-Update: Home Performance News

The following appeared in a recent Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) E-Update and contains updates and information regarding the developments in Congress for tax credits, the EPA lead paint ruling, Home Star, building performance issues, and more. More

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