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Innovation

Can Artificial Intelligence Get Us to Net-Zero Buildings?

December 3, 2024
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People

Field Quality Control and Rebate Programs

November 26, 2024
Patty DiGiulio
People

An Interview with Action Housing’s Weatherization Expert

November 21, 2024
butterfly transformation
Innovation

How to Transform the Energy Efficiency Market: A Look at the Market Transformation Plans Guidance for Home Energy Rebates

November 19, 2024
Home energy infographic
Energy Efficiency

Infographic Shows ROI for Modern Energy Codes

November 14, 2024
Home performance branding
Education

What Brand Is—and Why It Matters—For High Performance Contractors

November 12, 2024
radiator
Innovation

Heat Pumps for Homes Heated with Hot Water Are Here

November 6, 2024
The most recent graduating class from the Green Retrofit Immersive Training program at the Philadelphia Knight Green Careers Training Center, July 2024. Photo credit: Michael Confer Photography
News

Clean Energy Jobs Are Changing Lives and These Programs Are Providing Liftoff

November 4, 2024
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Education

The Importance of Including Non-Energy Benefits in WAP and Home Improvement Projects

November 1, 2024
Virtual file sharing
Innovation

How Virtual Energy Assessment Tools Can Play a Key Role in States’ IRA Market Transformation Blueprints

October 30, 2024
Cantilevered floors
Energy Efficiency

Tips to Better Insulating: Cantilevered Floors

October 28, 2024
Energy use in California remained flat
Energy Efficiency

Has Energy Efficiency Become Less Important?

October 25, 2024
Workers meeting on site
People

Growing an Equitable Energy Efficiency Workforce

October 23, 2024
Mark Chalom has a passive solar home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. (Credit: Luther Krueger)
Innovation

Solar Thermal for These Old Houses: The Inflation Reduction Act’s Missed Opportunity

October 18, 2024
People enjoying a park
Energy Efficiency

Why Efficiency Matters: Unlocking Benefits Beyond Climate for All

October 16, 2024
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Education

Educate and Activate: Using Awareness Marketing to Drive Sales

October 9, 2024
Milwaukee on the water
Energy Efficiency

New Benchmarking Ordinance Advances Milwaukee’s Climate Goals

October 7, 2024
Education

Let’s Go Beyond The Credential

October 4, 2024
Arbor Brewing Company’s microbrewery in Ypsilanti, Michigan has solar panels on its roof. (Credit: Better Planet Media)
Innovation

Future of Small-Scale Solar Depends on Action in States Like Michigan

October 2, 2024
Building being constructed
Energy Efficiency

Abundant, Affordable, Climate-friendly Homes: What Part 1 of the National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building Means for Housing

September 30, 2024
Electric connections
News

Addressing Energy Burden in the Northeast

September 27, 2024
flooded neighborhood
Energy Efficiency

How to Help Building Envelopes Survive Extreme Weather Events

September 25, 2024
ACEEE conference
Energy Efficiency

Insights from ACEEE’s Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings

September 23, 2024
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News

Minimizing IRA Home Energy Rebate Carrying Costs is Impactful (and Possible)

September 18, 2024