Insulation Institute: Commonly Asked Questions About the 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit
Answers to the most commonly asked questions that insulation contractors have posed recently about the IRA’s 25C Tax Credit.
ACEEE: Energy Equity for Renters Fact Sheet
This fact sheet outlines how local governments can use energy efficiency programs, affordable housing policy, and equity-driven strategies to improve outcomes for renters and achieve their climate and affordability goals.
Green Builder Magazine: May/June 2023
In this issue, learn about how the post-pandemic era is seeing offices and malls converted to apartments, industrial spaces going wild, and young adults returning to their geographic roots.
National Housing Trust: Policy Brief on IRA Opportunities for Affordable Housing
This document describes the energy and resilience provisions in the IRA that can improve affordable housing.
BPI: Home Energy Auditing Standard Updated
ANSI/BPI-1100-T-2023 Home Energy Auditing Standard defines the minimum criteria for conducting a building science-based residential whole-building assessment.
ACEEE: SmarterHouse Guide to Home Energy Efficiency
The SmarterHouse online guide is a helpful resource for homeowners seeking to reduce their energy use by making their homes more efficient, tightening the building shell, or selecting more-efficient products, including appliances, heating equipment, air conditioning, lighting, and electronics.
Passive House Accelerator: 10 Steps to Designing a Multifamily Passive House
The architect discusses the crucial steps to designing a successful, large-scale multifamily passive house.
Build Show Podcast: Continuing Education for Builders and Their Teams
Watch this informative discussion of how to stay up-to-date on best practices and building science and how to keep your employees up to date as well.
The Long-Term Strategy of the United States: Pathways to Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050
This report outlines how the United States will meet the goal of Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by no later than 2050.
ACEEE Report: Impact of Electrification and Decarbonization on Gas Distribution Costs
This study finds that gas utility costs per customer in 2040 will increase from 15% to more than 500% relative to 2023 levels. The report recommends that policymakers and regulators begin planning now to minimize future costs to gas utility customers.
Home Performance: HVAC Duct Design 101
Corbett Lunsford and Alex Meaney discuss HVAC Duct Design 101. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
RESTALK: RESNET Data Sheds Light on Energy Efficient Home Trends with Ryan Meres
Listen to RESTALK discuss how data sheds light on energy efficient home trends with Ryan Meres
Build Show: Upgrades Under the Inflation Reduction Act
Watch an industry round-table discussion on decarbonization trends and sustainable home comfort solutions that protect our people, planet, and budgets.
NEEP: Guide to Passive House
This resource introduces passive building concepts and provides links to resources for Phius compliance and incentives for the use of Passive House principles in affordable housing.
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