which plans to build 11 “energy independent” homes in Woodbine in western Howard County by 2027. August is among those pursuing “Zero Energy Ready” certification from the U.S. Department ...

Many of the environmentally-friendly upgrades that turn a home into an energy efficient one are cost-prohibitive for builders outside of luxury homes. As popularity for efficient housing grows, can ...

As Maryland moves toward eliminating greenhouse gas emissions, home builders have begun pursuing a stringent federal energy efficiency designation that requires cutting-edge features well in excess of ...