A recent Whirlpool Corp. and Habitat for Humanity survey, conducted by the NAHB Research Center, polled home builders, as well as consumers, and found many believe there’s a disconnect between living in a green home and purchasing one.

Obama Administration Launches Home Energy Retrofit Programs

November 10, 2010

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The Home Energy Score program gives homeowners customized, cost-effective recommendations that will help to reduce their energy costs and improve the comfort of their homes. Low-cost loans will also be available through the FHA PowerSaver program.

American Standard's Urinals, Flush Valves Are WaterSense-Certified

October 29, 2010

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American Standard announced today that its high-efficiency urinals and flush-valve options meet or exceed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program requirements for high performance and water efficiency.

DOE Announces National Geothermal Student Competition

October 19, 2010

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Up to 10 teams will be selected to participate based on a competitive review of the proposals, which are due Nov. 12, 2010.

USGBC Announces Mayor Richard M. Daley Legacy Award

October 11, 2010

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The award will be presented to Chicago Mayor Richard Daley at the USGBC’s annual Greenbuild conference, which will be held Nov. 17-19 in Chicago.

DOE Sets Solar Decathlon 2011 Dates

September 29, 2010

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Solar Decathlon 2011 will be open to the public from Sept. 23-Oct. 2, 2011.

Legislation To Increase Geothermal Tax Credit Introduced In U.S. Senate

September 17, 2010

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The Geothermal Energy Investment Bill of 2010 proposes to raise the federal tax credit on geothermal energy investments from 10 percent to 30 percent.

Solar Cooling Installed At Santa Clara University's Solar Decathlon House

September 10, 2010

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California’s first micro-concentrator solar cooling demonstration was recently installed at Santa Clara University’s Solar Decathlon House, a solar-powered house that won third place in the 2007 contest.

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