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GE Launches Its Most Efficient Water Heater

Nearly all Americans (96 percent) think improved appliance efficiency is important for personal financial reasons, yet many homeowners don't realize their water heater is the second single-biggest, energy-consuming appliance in their home, behind the HVAC system and that more energy-efficient options are available in the marketplace.

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Dow Showcases the Art of Energy Efficiency Building at IBS 2012

An energy efficient, tightly built home is a true work of art, and Dow will showcase its products that help builders and contractors create their own masterpiece at the...

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Bosch Commits to Professional Plumbing and HVAC Installers

Bosch Thermotechnology Corp., a leading North American supplier of tankless water heaters for residential and commercial applications, has focused sales of its gas...

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Bamboo on the Ceiling Nets CT Architect Third Place in Contest

Cali Bamboo, manufacturer of sustainable, green building materials made primarily from bamboo, announced that Tom Brashares won third place in the...

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USGBC Approves NCCER Course on Alternative Energy

NCCER’s module Introduction to Alternative Energy has been approved as high-quality green building education by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)....

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Ekotrope Introduces HomeSEED Software for Architects and Builders

Ekotrope, a developer of software for analyzing, managing and designing energy-efficient buildings, has announced the general availability of its HomeSEED software....

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Bosch Expand Hot Water Storage Tank Line

Bosch Thermotechnology North America, now offers the WST line of enameled steel indirect storage tanks and the SST stainless steel line of indirect storage tanks. The...

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MIWD Releases Architectural Resource Directory for MI EnergyCore Energy Efficient Windows

On January 19, MI Windows and Doors announced the release of its Architectural Resource Directory for the MI EnergyCore Window System on its website at...

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Construction Veterans Launch New Company

Construction industry stalwarts Ronnie Morgan, Louis Kuntz and Ric Shwisberg, veterans of The Morgan Group, Inc. (MGI), have joined forces to launch a new apartment...

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green Articles

December 15th, 2011

The day that Tim and Cheryl Sund left their southern Vermont home to drive northeast to the border of Maine and New Hampshire, the temperature that afternoon had dipped to 14 degrees below zero, with a driving northeast wind and a blinding snow storm.

November 8th, 2011

As clean tech and sustainability practices continue to gain footing in the private sector with an increasing number of businesses, large and small, adopting “green” practices, the construction industry has not been left behind. In fact, developers, builders, designers and contractors all have been vying to establish and enhance their green credentials for the same reasons as businesses in other sectors—for the good of the environment, to save costs and foster goodwill with customers.

November 8th, 2011

Prospective homebuyers are increasingly investing in advanced environmental testing prior to purchase. The reason is simple: Homebuyers do not want to risk their biggest purchase depreciating due to a flawed design that might lead to environmental consequences such as mold, hidden asbestos materials, radon, ice damming or bad odors.

October 6th, 2011

Since first becoming available just over 30 years ago, wireless home control has improved by leaps and bounds, driven by innovative technological breakthroughs that have pushed the envelope and revolutionized the homebuilding industry. Indeed, advancements in wireless home control technology have led to profound changes in the way consumers can manage and control different systems and features of the home.

October 6th, 2011

From a mere 3% penetration in the lighting market, light emitting diodes (LEDs) are set to grow into the most dominant lighting technologies in the future. “The world LED market will expand strongly, driven largely by improvements in technology,” says Frost & Sullivan Senior Research Analyst Neetha Jayanth.