Since 2015 the City of Decatur, Georgia, has had a High Performance Building Ordinance, requiring green building certification for residential and commercial construction and renovation. Developers and owners can certify residential projects under the National Green Building Standard, (Silver level for multifamily or Bronze for single...
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s $4 billion Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP), part of the Inflation Reduction Act, is designed to improve energy and water efficiency, make buildings more resilient to extreme weather and natural disasters, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions....
On January 1, 2023, the US Department of Energy (DOE) increased the residential and commercial HVAC equipment energy efficiency requirements, as well as the testing procedures for establishing efficiency ratings. This change directly impacts HVAC equipment dealers, contractors, distributors, manufacturers – who can incur infractions for...
By Jennifer Goldberg, SK Collaborative Renovating an existing multifamily building can save energy and dramatically lower tenants’ energy bills, but those benefits often come as an added cost to developers. With rebates amounts of $500-$1,500 per unit for 20%-35% reduction in energy reduction, Georgia Power’s Home...
The 45L Program The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has expanded incentives for energy efficient new homes and provides an opportunity for Build to Rent developments to obtain significant federal tax credits for their projects.The 45L Program now provides a $2,500 per house federal tax credit for...
Code Issues With Insulation and Air Sealing Most Common Error In Multifamily Construction Multifamily construction is a complex process with many players that can lead to mistakes, but a case study of 30 Georgia projects shows that third party inspections are helping to catch them. SK...
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A new home in the Southeast demonstrates effective strategies for controlling moisture, creating efficiencies, and ensuring comfort By Carl Seville | September 22, 2021 || Article originally posted at Green Building Advisor* (*Must have GBA Prime Membership to access full article). Most of building science tends to have a...
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