Sage Builders helps steer its clients and state policy toward sustainability. More
Are home improvement companies ready to become home performance companies? More
Many remodelers believe that there is a legitimate need for home performance certifications, specifically. More
Local weatherization programs gear up to help homeowners finance energy-efficient upgrades. More
Will passage of the Home Star Energy Retrofit bill put remodelers back to work or out of work? More
Rising energy costs and climate concerns have sparked a surge in federal and state legislation. More
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
Rule interpretation would clarify the term “showerhead,” require entire systems to meet 2.5-gpm flow maximums. More
By incorporating accessories like body sprays into the definition of a single showerhead, new definition could impact shower design going forward. More
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