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REScheck, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) software application that helps builders, designers, and contractors demonstrate that a particular home complies with the latest provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code, has been updated. The new version, REScheck 2.1.0, supports the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code—the latest version. DOE has determined that the provisions of the 2021 IECC will achieve savings of 9.4% in residential buildings (compared to the 2018 editio...

Frank Zilm has led a life of service and advocacy. His introduction to local AIA chapters came just after high school and instilled in him the notion that architects must give back—to their communities, their professions, and the schools that launched their careers. Zilm has been a Citizen Architect ever since. As AIA Kansas City chapter president, Zilm built a scholarship program that fosters the next generation of architects. (Privately, Zilm and his wife also have established and sponsored ...

Incumbent Gibson decided not to seek a third term

At a special city council meeting on Sept. 28, the council focused on sustainability: they heard a presentation from Erik Snyder, CEO of the Drawdown Fund; discussed sending a letter

On June 3, 2021, in a continuing effort to support the widespread installation of solar photovoltaic generating systems on commercial rooftops, the New Jersey Legislature passed a bill...

[co-author: Shawn Whites] Key Points: On Earth Day, the Biden-Harris administration announced a new target for the United States to achieve a 50 to 52 percent reduction in economy-wide GHG emissions by 2030, which constitutes the country’s new NDC under the Paris Agreement. To achieve the new NDC, the United States envisions a “whole-of-government” approach to catalyze opportunities for businesses to partner with the federal government to rapidly transform the power, transportation, build...

Press release content from Newswire. The AP news staff was not involved in its creation. Homes by Taber Ranked First in the State and Third in the Country for Lowest HERS Scores in New Homes April 17, 2021 GMT OKLAHOMA CITY - April 17, 2021 - ( Newswire.com ) Homes by Taber is being recognized for ranking third in the nation and first in Oklahoma by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) with an average HERS Index Score of 40.1 for new homes built in 2020. “Homes by Taber has worke...

Read Article REGION – Efficiency Maine today announced that it is partnering with the Maine Office of State Fire Marshal to offer a free, one-hour webinar this month to introduce the energy provisions of Maine’s new building codes, which take effect on July 1, 2021, and will apply to all new building construction in Maine. The webinars will review the newly adopted 2015 version of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and explain how it differs from the 2009 IECC, which was pre...

On second reading, city council unanimously approved an ordinance regarding Salida’s building code and property maintenance issues at its regular meeting Tuesday.

On second reading, city council unanimously approved an ordinance regarding Salida’s building code and property maintenance issues at its regular meeting Tuesday.