Bonus Systems and Incentives

Posted on February 14, 2018

International Code Council Celebrates Federal Cost Share Reform Incentive Passage

By Mary Salmonsen

The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 provision encourages states to adopt the latest... More

Tags: Finance, Disaster Relief, Disaster Resistant Building, BuildStrong Coalition, Bonus Systems and Incentives

Posted on July 29, 2014

Home Performance Upgrades Without High Prices

By Katie Gloede

For the building owner seeking to improve building performance without the up-front costs of solar or a retrofitting overhaul, weatherization is an alternative for optimizing energy efficiency. More

Tags: California, Home Star, Department of Energy, Performance Metrics, EcoBuilding Pulse

Posted on November 12, 2013

Digital Advances Give New Shape to Lighting-Control Interfaces

By Hallie Busta

Interfaces must keep pace with lighting-control technology’s evolution from analog... More

Tags: Technology, Vantage, Bonus Systems and Incentives, Products, Environmental Controls

Posted on August 14, 2012

An Attainable Goal

By Lisa Bonnema

Steven Winter shares his wisdom on how we can get to net zero and beyond. More

Tags: EcoBuilding Pulse, Steven Winter Associates, Bonus Systems and Incentives, Sustainability, Codes and Standards

Posted on April 26, 2012

Establishing Water Markets

By Lisa Bonnema

Creating financial incentive may be the key to water efficiency. More

Tags: Water Conservation, EcoBuilding Pulse, Property & Environment Research Center, Bonus Systems and Incentives, Sustainability

Posted on April 18, 2012

Guest Perks

By Ben Ikenson for AIA Architect

Can motel retrofits offer an investor-friendly model for affordable housing? More

Tags: Residential Architect, California, The American Institute of Architects, LIHTC, Low-Income Housing

Posted on April 18, 2012

Guest Perks

By Ben Ikenson for AIA Architect

Can motel retrofits offer an investor-friendly model for affordable housing? More

Tags: California, The American Institute of Architects, LIHTC, Low-Income Housing, Tax Credits

Posted on January 04, 2011

Study Finds Rapid Expansion of Incentives-Driven Home Energy Efficiency Programs

By Jennifer Goodman

Eighty-six percent of whole-home retrofit programs offer financial incentives. More

Tags: EcoBuilding Pulse, Bonus Systems and Incentives, Sustainability, Residential Projects, HVAC

Posted on November 03, 2010

Money Matters: Green Incentives

By Anica Landreneau

One of HOK's sustainable-design specialists describes the process of searching for and incorporating green building incentives into projects. More

Tags: Design, Renewable Energy, Vegetated Roof, Tax Credits, Green Design

Posted on July 27, 2010

Energy Performance Window Package From Andersen

By Rich Binsacca

Andersen. The EcoExcel energy performance package includes all windows that qualify for the federal energy tax credit and an online service to verify compliance with the tax credit and save the manufacturer’s certification statement. Andersen also sponsors “Windows in Sustainable Design: Design Principles and Federal Tax Incentives,” an AIA-approved continuing education course at www.architectces.com. Pictured: 400 Series Woodwright double-hung windows with Low-E4 glass. 800.426.4261. www.andersenwindows.com. More

Tags: EcoBuilding Pulse, Andersen, Windows, Bonus Systems and Incentives, The American Institute of Architects

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