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ADU Innovation Tour

ADU Innovation Tour While there is no singular housing solution for the multifaceted challenges faced in California today, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have the potential to shape resilient and diverse

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GreenPoint Rated

Meet GreenPoint Rater, Jennifer Webb

GreenPoint Rated, our certification program for high-performing homes, would not be possible without the investment and efforts of our Raters. Through these spotlights, we hope to provide a glimpse into the individuals behind the work—how they became interested in building healthier homes, how their perspectives have changed over time, and what they enjoy when they’re not on the job.

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GreenPoint Rated

Meet GreenPoint Rater, Kate Latham

My path to the green building industry was a circuitous journey that started in college. While pursuing my master’s in environmental studies at San Jose State, my advisor asked me to teach a solar home design class. This early exposure to home energy-efficiency is what sparked my passion for this field.

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Blog and Updates

Highlight Map: California’s Local Commitments to Decarbonization

Over the last few years, more than 50 California jurisdictions have formally committed to decarbonizing new construction. This map highlights these cities and counties that have set requirements for moving away from gas to show how far the state has already come in prioritizing sustainable, healthy, and resilient buildings and the opportunity that still remains to be done.

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Blog and Updates

All Electric Homes for Builders

California’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2045 will only be achieved by embracing electrification for new and existing buildings. The 2019 building code already mandates solar panels for new construction and offers compliance benefits for installing electric appliances; pro-decarbonization changes like these will only continue in the 2022 cycle. 

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