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.
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 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.
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.
Milwaukee-area manufacturers are invited to attend a
business forum focusing on cost-saving green technologies at the 3rd Annual
Green Manufacturing Summit on
August 31.