Nebraskan home awarded prestigious award for energy efficiency

12 Jul, 2012

Before being energy efficient was all the rage, Frank and Vicki Fanta of Omaha, Nebraska, were living the “green life” for decades.

Homebuilders in Kentucky to adopt progressive rating program

11 Jul, 2012

Lexington, Kentucky, is now a national leader in home energy efficiency, as it is the first city in the country to enforce a new rating system that grades recently constructed residences on their environmental friendliness.

Severe weather poses increased risk of damaging mold in Maryland homes

10 Jul, 2012

According to predictions from many meteorologists and experts in the area, conditions are ripe in many parts of Maryland for all kinds of household damage.

Survey suggests large increase in energy efficient retrofits

9 Jul, 2012

The authors of a new survey from Pike Research, a marketing firm that analyzes business trends, forecasted that the market for energy efficient retrofits will increase dramatically over the coming years.

New contest could provide home makeovers to winning Colorado residents

6 Jul, 2012

Residents of Boulder County, Colorado can now be eligible to win a free energy-efficient home makeover if they enter a new competition sponsored by local businesses and government.

Energy-efficient home designs showcased at annual competition

5 Jul, 2012

Winners of the third annual Energy Star and The House Designers’ Residential Design Competition were announced in Austin, Texas on June 1, with top designs aimed at tackling energy efficiency and the potential weather threats associated with global warming.

New program encourages Marylandians to be energy efficient

3 Jul, 2012

Delmarva Power, one of Maryland’s largest energy providers, is poised to start an initiative aimed at making the state more energy efficient following approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission.

Webinar developed by Pennsylvanian state officials to help promote energy efficiency

2 Jul, 2012

Pennsylvania residents now have the opportunity learn more about how to keep their homes more energy efficient, thanks to a new webinar series developed by the state’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

Solar Decathlon coming to Southern California in 2013

29 Jun, 2012

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that its next biennial Solar Decathlon will be held over the first two weekends of October, 2013, at Orange County Great Park in Irvine, California.

Virginia school under fire for lead paint found in ceiling tiles

28 Jun, 2012

Construction at an elementary school in Highland Park, Virginia, revealed the presence of lead paint on ceiling tiles being removed at the 100-year-old school.