Selling Energy Efficiency to Reluctant Americans

Homeowners have done some energy efficiency improvements, but they haven’t seen results in the form of lower energy bills, and so they blame their utility and decide energy-efficient improvements aren’t worth it.

Energy Department Announces Winners of 2014 Housing Innovation Awards

Neil Kelly Home Performance among the company's recognized for a Home Performance award.

Six Ways to Prepare Your Home for the 21st Century Climate

Ply Gem Outfits Purdue University Net-Zero Home

The ReNEWW house is a three-year project started by Whirlpool Corp. and Purdue University to house graduate engineering students from Whirlpool, who will use the house as a living laboratory.

Building Science: There’s Always Room for Home Improvement

The Energy Department’s Building America program has focused on leading residential remodeling strategies and energy-saving solutions. The program has tested and validated several cost-effective, low-risk methods at almost every step of the remodeling process.

Illinois Celebrates 10 Years of HERS Ratings and Home Improvement Consulting

Non-profit organization of home energy pros has helped thousands of homeowners and builders since 2004.

100 Best New Products of 2014: Exterior Products

The top exterior products from the past year based on Professional Remodeler reader feedback.

NIST Test House Exceeds Goal

Despite 38 days when the test house's solar panels were covered with snow or ice, the NZERTF's sun-powered generation system produced 13,577 kilowatt hours of energy.

Building Science: Hygrothermal Performance of a Double-stud Wall

Preventing moisture from getting into the walls through proper air sealing, implementation of the water-resistant barrier, and control of interior moisture levels is crucial to ensure a durable assembly.

Research: Paying for Green Remains Tough

Despite energy-efficiency and air-quality concerns, homeowners are questioning whether to invest in upgrades for green remodeling projects.