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The 2012 IECC – 5 Things You Need to Know: Part 2
The 2012 IECC – or International Energy Conservation Code – ushers in some major changes to make homes and buildings more efficient. In this 5-part series, Newport calls out code provisions which will change how homes are designed and built. … Continue reading
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Tagged air leakage, Blower door, Energy efficiency, Green Energy, IECC, Retrofit
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Wind Energy Creates Ad Battle in Presidential Race
To both Colorado and Iowa, the wind-energy sector is extremely important. Consequently, both states are also very important in the race for the White House. In the two states, considered by many to be up for grabs, alternative energy policy … Continue reading
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Tagged Energy efficiency, Green Energy, Obama, Presidential Race, Romney, Sustainability, Tax Cuts, Wind Energy
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New Tax Incentives for Going “Green” in NY
New York state has passed a law that could provide substantial incentives for builders and developers to go “green.” In a time where motivation for energy efficiency is paramount, New York state is stepping up it’s game in order to … Continue reading
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Tagged Building, Energy, Energy efficiency, Energy Savings, Green, Green Energy, LEED, New York, Sustainability
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Habitat for Humanity Sustainable Home Competition
The winners of Habitat for Humanity’s Student Design Competition for Sustainable Homes have been announced. The competition asked students to utilize building strategies that would advance solutions to poverty with simple, decent, and healthy affordable housing. Following are just a … Continue reading
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Tagged buiilding materials, Energy efficiency, Green Energy, habitat for humanity, homes, Sustainability, Vinyl
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Green-Certified Homes Sell for 9% More
Money is always an issue when it comes to buying a house and there has been much debate about the cost of a “green” home. How much is a “green” home worth compared to a less efficient one? How … Continue reading
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Tagged Energy efficiency, EnergyStar, Environment, Green Energy, Green Homes, Housing, LEED
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Newport Celebrates 10 Years with Good Friends!
Newport celebrated its 10 year anniversary this past Thursday evening at their Davidsonville, MD location. The company celebrated with employees, families, close friends, and former business associates who have all helped to make Newport Partners and their sister company Newport … Continue reading
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Tagged Energy efficiency, Green Energy, Newport Partners, Sustainability
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Goldman Sachs Investing in Green Technologies!
More than any other investment bank, Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) is famed for its skill at picking good investments. Last week, the bank announced it would invest another $40 billion in green technologies over the next 10 years (or an average … Continue reading
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Newport Participating in DC Retrofit
Newport Partners in conjunction with HomeAid of Washington, DC is in the process of evaluating and performing an energy retrofit of a six unit apartment building. The three story building is located in the heart of DC near RFK Stadium. … Continue reading
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Tagged DC Retrofit, Energy Audit, Energy efficiency, Green Energy, HERS
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HomeAid Turns Focus to Boosting Shelters’ Energy Efficiency
Newport Partner’s work with the Sasha Bruce house is part of a larger, nation-wide effort to keep the housing industry engaged in benefit shelters while the home building industry is down. HomeAid America has switched their focus from large-scale buildings … Continue reading
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