Energy Efficiency

Addison Homes Receives U. S. Department of Energy 2023 Housing Innovation Award

by Joan Krause on January 16, 2024

Addison Homes, a South Carolina home builder which specializes in building healthy, high-performance homes that emphasize increased comfort and durability, better indoor air quality, and ultra energy efficiency, has received a Housing Innovation award from the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE). The award was presented at the 2023 Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA)…

The Inflation Reduction Act Targets Energy Efficiency Improvements

by Gary (Scott) Laws, CPA on October 30, 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law on August 16, 2022. The provisions included in this law address a wide range of financial efforts targeted at reducing the deficit while providing some tax reductions and incentives. Contractors and building designers for both individuals and businesses can benefit from the additional energy efficiency incentives…