While at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference in San Francisco a couple weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to sit down with my favorite radio hosts, James and Morris Carey. They asked me to fill them in on new and innovative products from the show, many of which...
Like its venerable (and controversial) Energy Star predecessor, the Home Star bill would pave the way for homeowners and contractors to reap the benefits from energy-efficient and “green” projects. Michigan Congressman Sander Levin announced last week that...
Property-Assessed Clean Energy programs, commonly referred to as PACE, are poised for major growth as more municipalities consider legislation that would allow homeowners this new way to pay for energy efficient retrofits. Here’s how it works. A local government...
Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog! Greening existing structures a worthwhile investment. Here’s the latest. The drive toward more stringent environmental building regulations—especially for existing structures—is taking a hit in this tough...
Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog! What is LEED for Homes, and How can I get involved? Here’s the latest. With the increasing popularity and new mandates for green architecture and interior design, reliable third-party rating systems ensure that there...
