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Tesla to Offer Home Batteries
The electric-vehicle manufacturer plans to offer two versions of a lithium-ion battery for home use. Sungevity announces its own plan.
North Carolina Green Building Hits a Milestone
The North Carolina Green Building Council certifies its 1000th home under the Green Built North Carolina program.
Government Offers Building-Buzzword Alternatives
The Department of Energy's 'Building Science Translator' is aimed at helping builders of high-performance homes explain the benefits to potential buyers.
Analysis Sees Little Benefit in Off-Grid Economics
A new report finds that even with cheaper solar panels and more battery options, leaving the grid probably doesn't make sense.
Passivhaus Institut Rewrites Certification Standards
The German-based organization has introduced two new levels of compliance as it seeks to incorporate renewable energy into the mix.
Building Group Claims Cost of Silica Rule Vastly Understated
A coalition of construction trade groups says the government is way off base in its predictions of how much a proposed rule on exposure to crystalline silica will really cost
Suburban Sprawl Costs a Bundle
A new report pegs the cost of sprawl at $1 trillion a year in increased per capita land use and higher transportation costs
Monitoring Air Quality at Home
Track and improve indoor air quality with affordable Wi-Fi-enabled devices like Speck, Blueair, Awair, Netatmo, and TZOA.
Chinese Drywall Maker Coughs up Tardy Payments
Five years after a state-owned company was ordered to pay for damages, the company resurfaces with money for some plaintiffs.
Elevator Shafts Blamed for Big Energy Losses
A new study says leaks in New York City apartment buildings waste thousands of dollars annually in lost heat.

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