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Solar Power Advocacy, with a Balk at the Nuclear Option
A utility watchdog in North Carolina touts solar as an economically viable alternative to nuclear power, while a Florida politician highlights solar’s jobs-generating potential
Remodeling, Home Price Numbers Float in the Trough
Analysts say there’s nowhere to go but up – or sideways
Lawsuit Highlights a Weatherization Safety Issue
A case in Michigan serves as a reminder that encounters with potentially hazardous materials are common for retrofitters, including those working under the Weatherization Assistance Program
Exploiting Heat and Photons in Solar Power Devices
Researchers at Stanford explore concepts for a solar cell that uses both photons and thermal energy for electricity generation
Feeding Real-Time Data to Microsoft’s Hohm
Blue Line Innovations’ PowerCost Monitor is designed to track Hohm subscribers’ energy use by the second
Submissions Solicited for NAHB Best in American Living Awards
A tribute to residential design excellence, the awards program is open to builders, architects, remodelers, designers, developers, land planners and interior designers
Title 24’s CALGreen Code Release and Training Rollout
With mandatory compliance set to begin January 1, the ICC releases a key portion of the statewide code and announces upcoming training and certification programs
Housing Market ‘Stabilized;’ Ready for Recovery
Results for June suggest they’ve at least stabilized. Industry pros and investors don’t seem particularly surprised there’s no uptick
Women as a Growing Force in the Housing Market
As Generation Y segues from renting to homebuying, women and certain minority groups are expected to drive demand, a research firm says
Fireman’s Fund’s Updated Green Coverage
Expanded coverage for energy efficiency upgrades and environmental improvements

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