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Critics say energy-efficiency program has grown lax and ineffectual.
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Government investigation finds EPA program’s certification process “vulnerable to fraud and abuse.”
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Ivey Residential and Winton/Flair/Accent Homes receive awards for sustained excellence; larger home builders also noted for their efforts.
Ontario-based builder runs its offices and jobsites on wind- and hydro-generated electricity.
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High-performance homes offer energy efficiency, water conservation, and indoor air quality.
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DOE hopes to make energy-efficient windows more economical through volume purchases.
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TAYLORVILLE -- A super-energy-efficient home manufactured and operated with "green" components is the perfect marriage of aesthetics and efficiency.
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Agency decision could remove certain LG refrigerators from DOE's energy-efficiency program.
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New glazing technology has created a generation of super-efficient windows and doors.
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New product line meets 2011 Energy Star standards.
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Super-efficient construction, careful planning bring certifications from LEED, NAHB, Austin Energy, and Energy Star.
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Principals of Arizona’s Saddleback Homes license a whole-house solution to energy efficiency.
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Eco Pulse report finds that nearly two-thirds of consumers would pay a premium of 10% or more for a home with green features.
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As the number of Energy Star-qualified homes grows, the Dept. of Energy seeks to make guidelines stricter.
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Allocation of Recovery Act funds includes advancement of building systems research and development of efficient new homes.
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The federal stimulus bill passed by Congress this year is offering $1,500 to taxpayers to replace furnaces or windows or add insulation to make their homes more energy-efficient.