Energy

NAHB works to develop cost-effective and affordable energy codes and standards and certifies voluntary programs that conserve more energy. Learn about NAHB's recommendations on saving energy in our country and in your home. Get tips on how to save energy with insulation, efficient furnaces and air conditioners, windows, and by making your house more airtight.

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National Green Building Conference Diverse Perspectives. Shared Progress. There are many different approaches to green building--in site design and development, in sourcing materials and in methods for energy and water efficiency. Throw in a client's geography and budget and everything can change. At the 2010 NAHB National Green … 5/16/2010	Conference
International Residential Code - 2003 Brings uniformity to construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories high. 2003	External Link
Pocket Codes: Plumbing Plumbing Pocket Codes is a field guide to the 2000 International Residential Code (IRC). Written as a quick reference for electricians, builders, superintendents, workers, and inspectors, Plumbing Pocket Codes presents the most important residential code information through informative diagrams, … 2003	External Link
Profit from Building Green Develop an effective green home building business with the NAHB Research Center’s resident expert, Jeannie Leggett Sikora. She has combed through hundreds of annual contest entries and talked with past award winners to develop specific examples and tried-and-true techniques to give home … 2001	External Link
NAHB Commments on the Recovery Through Retrofit Report NAHB comments on the Recovery Through Retrofit Report 11/18/2009	PDF
500th Home Achieves National Green Building Certification The home building industry reached an important milestone this week when the 500th project earned National Green Building Certification by the NAHB Research Center (www.nahbrc.org), a subsidiary of the National Association of Home Builders. The project is a new home in The Villages of White … 10/14/2009	Press Release
Baby Boomers Want Convenience and Energy Efficiency in New Homes According to New Survey - 9/15/2009 A survey released today reveals that 55+ Americans would prefer suburban living in single-story homes with amenities, particularly high-speed Internet access, for their later years, and they don't consider "universal" design a priority.  These are some of the findings from 55+ Housing: … 9/15/2009	Press Release
'Extreme Makeover' Home Also Extremely Green A deserving Central Illinois family soon will have a new green roof over their heads thanks to the efforts of Bloomington-based Brady Homes and the Extreme Makeover, Home Edition television show – as well as the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) National Green Building … 8/20/2009	Press Release
Explosive Growth Continues for Certified Green Professional Designation The number of home builders, remodelers and other members of the real estate and construction industry who hold the Certified Green Professional (CGP) educational designation now tops 4,000, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced today. The milestone is the latest sign that … 8/13/2009	Press Release
Credit Crunch Hits NAHB Show Home The New American Home 2010, a model of innovation in energy and resource efficiency, has now become a high profile model of restrictive lending practices by a banking industry that is choking off the supply of credit for residential construction. As Las Vegas builder Domanico Custom Homes … 8/12/2009	Press Release
NAHB Headquarters Garners Fifth Energy Star The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has earned its fifth ENERGY STAR designation for the National Housing Center, the downtown Washington, D.C. office building that serves as the association’s headquarters. The designation recognizes buildings that conserve natural resources … 6/30/2009	Press Release
The Green Home Guide: Connecting the Green Dots “The Green Home Guide: Connecting the Green Dots” provides the consumer and prospective home buyer with the most up-to-date, simple, and affordable strategies used to embrace a greener lifestyle at home. This video will empower you with the information necessary to buy or remodel … 3/6/2009	Web page
The Green Report Building green does not just mean building eco-friendly, it also means building smart. The Green Report educates the smart builder and interested consumer by detailing the basic principles of green building, numerous strategies designed to lower on-site costs and how to gain credibility … 3/6/2009	Web page
The New American Home Showcases Leading Edge In Green Technology Cutting-edge energy efficiency and stunning contemporary design are the keywords for the 2009 edition of The New American Home®, America’s premier show home and construction technology laboratory. The New American Home offers real-world demonstrations of the latest concepts in … 1/20/2009	Press Release
Electric Utility Deregulation Policy Deregulation of electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution should foster competition in the provision of electricity while assuring the continued reliability and reasonable installation charges to residential developers, builders, and … 10/13/2007	Policy Summary
Energy Policy Energy efficiency is best achieved through the use of voluntary, market-based programs. Efficiencies can be maximized by directing incentives at both existing and new homes, including options for existing home energy efficiency upgrades, supporting financing alternatives that reflect energy … 10/13/2007	Policy Summary
Heat Your Home Safely Natural gas is commonly used in homes as an energy source. And like any energy source, it must be used correctly to be efficient and safe. Natural gas is a versatile, clean-burning fuel. It is often used to heat your home, cook food, heat water to bathe with, dry clothes, and even start the fire … 8/6/2007	Web page