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• Energy Star to Raise Gas Water Heater Criteria

  This fall, the EPA program will increase its minimum Energy Factor for gas storage water heaters from 0.62 to 0.67.

• The Week in Green: July 17-23

  A roundup of green building news including increasing risk to U.S. water supplies and the first Passive House retrofit in the country.

• Case Study: Tampa House Built to Sustainable and Storm-Resistant Standards

  High-performance Florida home meets requirements of the National Green Building Standard and the Florida Green Building Coalition, as well as achieving a Fortified for Safer Living designation.

• The Week in Green: July 10-16

  A roundup of green building news including the Building Star program for apartment retrofits and Toll Bros.’ new solar home community.

• On the Front Lines: David Green, Perkins+Will

  Veteran urban designer advocates a long-term approach to sustainable neighborhood design.

• The Week in Green: July 3-9

  A roundup of green building news including price premiums for third-party-certified homes and the importance of educating consumers about the smart grid.

• The Week in Green: June 26-July 2

  A roundup of green building news including the country’s largest NGBS-certified project and mixed demand for appliance rebate programs.

• New Orleans Slowly Embracing Sustainable Building Practices

  Five years after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, home builders are still working to rebuild the city, many with sustainability in mind.

• UL Launches Certification for Solar PV Installers

  Early registrants can save 40% on training fee.

• June Legislative Update

  A roundup of local, state, and federal legislation and government news affecting green home building.