New ASHRAE Standard Defines ‘Zero Energy’ and ‘Zero Carbon’ Buildings
ASHRAE has released a new standard, ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 228-2023, Standard Method of Evaluating Zero Net Energy and Zero Net Carbon Building Performance, which sets requirements for evaluating whether a building or group of buildings meet the definition of “zero net energy or “zero net carbon” during operation.
Residential Builders Object to Timetable for Ontario’s New Green Building Standards
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) has issued a statement saying it is concerned the provincial government is unduly rushing to implement new green building standards related to building construction.
USGBC and IWBI Release Streamlined Certification Pathway for LEED and WELL
On April 11, 2023, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Green Business Certification, Inc. (GBCI), and the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) released a streamlined process for projects pursuing certifications for the LEED green building rating system and the WELL Building Standard.
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RESNET Launches RESNET-Rated Home Label
RESNET has launched the new Rated Home Label, a simple one-page label now available for all homes in the RESENT Registry. This consumer-friendly label provides information on the home’s ratings and certifications.
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Ubiquitous Looks to Gain Final Steam Through DOE Funding
A next generation window technology could gain momentum toward deployment, as Ubiquitous Energy recently reported that it has been invited to submit a secondary application for the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Title XVII Loan Guarantee Program for its transparent solar coating that can be applied to window and door glass, turning them into a source of electricity.
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U.S. Green Building Council Announces 2022 Top Ten States for Green Building
On January 17, 2023 the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released its annual ranking of U.S. states leading the way on green building.
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