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State offers $10M for new energy-efficiency home builds
Listen to this article Developers of new homes across the state are now eligible for $10 million in energy-efficiency incentives. The money, from the Building Better Homes– Zero Emission Homes for Healthier Communities program incentivizes the design, construction and marketing of new clean and resilient single-family homes and townhomes and provides training and technical support…
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New Lockhart development builds home in factory, adding to housing inventory
KXAN Sarah Al-Shaikh October 29, 2024 at 8:58 AM LOCKHART, Texas (KXAN) — The Amherst Group, a Texas-based real estate investment, development and operating platform, announced it will construct a new community in Lockhart. The community, named “Firefly,” will bring 145 homes to the area. Amherst said it will create these homes through its StudioBuilt…
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Zero-energy homes are gaining momentum in Maryland. But can builders make them affordable?
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 current standards. The upfront costs for upgrades such as solar roofs with battery storage, air ventilation systems and electric vehicle charging stations can be out of reach for…
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3 Million New Homes? Harris's $40 Billion Proposal Takes Aim At Housing Costs
Claire Shefchik November 4, 2024 at 1:15 PM 3 Million New Homes? Harris’s $40 Billion Proposal Takes Aim At Housing Costs Vice President Kamala Harris’ housing proposal could shake up the market. Her plan includes $40 billion to build 3 million new homes, prioritizing affordable options like townhomes, duplexes and condos. Harris aims to tackle…
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State offers $10M for new energy-efficiency home builds
Listen to this article Developers of new homes across the state are now eligible for $10 million in energy-efficiency incentives. The money, from the Building Better Homes– Zero Emission Homes for Healthier Communities program incentivizes the design, construction and marketing of new clean and resilient single-family homes and townhomes and provides training and technical support…
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New Lockhart development builds home in factory, adding to housing inventory
KXAN Sarah Al-Shaikh October 29, 2024 at 8:58 AM LOCKHART, Texas (KXAN) — The Amherst Group, a Texas-based real estate investment, development and operating platform, announced it will construct a new community in Lockhart. The community, named “Firefly,” will bring 145 homes to the area. Amherst said it will create these homes through its StudioBuilt…
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3 Million New Homes? Harris's $40 Billion Proposal Takes Aim At Housing Costs
Claire Shefchik November 4, 2024 at 1:15 PM 3 Million New Homes? Harris’s $40 Billion Proposal Takes Aim At Housing Costs Vice President Kamala Harris’ housing proposal could shake up the market. Her plan includes $40 billion to build 3 million new homes, prioritizing affordable options like townhomes, duplexes and condos. Harris aims to tackle…
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State offers $10M for new energy-efficiency home builds
Listen to this article Developers of new homes across the state are now eligible for $10 million in energy-efficiency incentives. The money, from the Building Better Homes– Zero Emission Homes for Healthier Communities program incentivizes the design, construction and marketing of new clean and resilient single-family homes and townhomes and provides training and technical support…
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New Lockhart development builds home in factory, adding to housing inventory
KXAN Sarah Al-Shaikh October 29, 2024 at 8:58 AM LOCKHART, Texas (KXAN) — The Amherst Group, a Texas-based real estate investment, development and operating platform, announced it will construct a new community in Lockhart. The community, named “Firefly,” will bring 145 homes to the area. Amherst said it will create these homes through its StudioBuilt…
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Zero-energy homes are gaining momentum in Maryland. But can builders make them affordable?
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 current standards. The upfront costs for upgrades such as solar roofs with battery storage, air ventilation systems and electric vehicle charging stations can be out of reach for…
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