Use of Residential Energy Tax Credits Increases Including carryforwards from 2019, 2.4 million taxpayers claimed at least one residential energy credit for tax year 2020 (the most recent data available). This represents a 16.2% increase over 2019… Read More Eye On Housing https://eyeonhousing.org/2023/03/use-of-residential-energy-tax-credits-increases/?_ga=2.192937260.72780378.1680538066-130720019.1679330379
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SBA Issues Strong Rebuke to Transformer Rule Following Builder Input
SBA Issues Strong Rebuke to Transformer Rule Following Builder Input The Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy delivered a stinging rebuke to the Department of Energy’s proposed rule to regulate energy conservation standards for distribution transformers. Read More NAHB https://www.nahb.org/blog/2023/03/sba-transformer
Read More3/28/2023 – – MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY March U.S. economic index surges to 53.3, complicating inflation efforts The headline S&P Global Flash US PMI Composite Output Index registered 53.3 in March, up notably from 50.1 in February. The latest index reading was the highest for almost a year and signaled a solid expansion in private sector activity. On the price front, input costs faced by businesses continued to rise at an historically elevated pace in March despite the rate of inflation softening to the second-slowest since October 2020. https://www.pmi.spglobal.com/Public/Home/PressRelease/53e9f887b83e47d7bc6681c608d5aa3f …
Read MoreThe Plains Affordable Housing Project Tops Out At 4519 White Plains Road In The Bronx
The Plains Affordable Housing Project Tops Out At 4519 White Plains Road In The Bronx To improve energy efficiency, the structure will support a green roof and roof-level solar panels. Upon completion, the project will seek LEED Gold certification. Read More New York Yimby https://newyorkyimby.com/2023/03/the-plains-affordable-housing-project-tops-out-at-4519-white-plains-road-in-wakefield-the-bronx.html
Read MoreJesmonite Is The Sustainable Home Decor Trend Worth Trying
Jesmonite Is The Sustainable Home Decor Trend Worth Trying The resurgence of jesmonite isn’t just a vintage revival; it’s also a big step towards sustainable interior design. Read More Housing Digest https://www.housedigest.com/1219842/jesmonite-is-the-sustainable-home-decor-trend-you-need-to-try-now-heres-how-to-pull-it-off/
Read MoreConstruction Begins on 97 Affordable Homes in Montbello Neighborhood
Construction Begins on 97 Affordable Homes in Montbello Neighborhood Phase I of the Montbello FreshLo Hub to offer income-restricted rental units exclusively for individuals and families. Read More Denver Department of Housing Stability https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Department-of-Housing-Stability/News/Construction-Begins-on-97-Affordable-Homes-in-Montbello-Neighborhood
Read MoreA 2022 LEED Power Builder Transforms Lives and Communities
A 2022 LEED Power Builder Transforms Lives and Communities National CORE partners with Hope through Housing to support residents. Read More USGBC https://www.usgbc.org/articles/2022-leed-power-builder-transforms-lives-and-communities
Read MoreWeak Growth Continues as Housing Slows
Weak Growth Continues as Housing Slows The months’ supply of homes for sale that have already been started rose to 7.1; this growing inventory of new homes for sale will reduce single-family housing starts as home builders slow their construction plans due to growing inventories. Read More Fannie Mae https://www.fanniemae.com/research-and-insights/forecast/weak-growth-continues-housing-slows
Read MoreNew Sustainable Community in Utah With Luxury Mountain Homes
New Sustainable Community in Utah With Luxury Mountain Homes Benloch Ranch, a new “sustainable community” in Utah, has homes starting at $1.4 million. Read More Business Insider https://www.businessinsider.com/photos-new-sustainable-community-in-utah-with-luxury-mountain-homes-2022-8#realtorcom-ranked-salt-lake-city-this-may-as-the-1-housing-market-positioned-for-growth-in-2022-followed-by-boise-city-idaho-and-spokane-washington-1
Read MoreProposed 2022 Green Building and Local Energy Code Update
Proposed 2022 Green Building and Local Energy Code Update The proposed regulations aim to increase water conservation and reduce water loss, lower embodied carbon in new construction projects, reduce fossil fuel use in buildings, and facilitate electric vehicle adoption… Read More City of Palo Alto https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/City-Hall/Sustainability/Proposed-2022-Green-Building-and-Local-Energy-Code-Update
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