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Posts From February, 2025

Carrier's Sustainable and High-Efficiency Solutions for Home Builders

Celebrating Earth Day
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As we celebrate Earth Month, it's important to recognize the role that sustainable and high-efficiency solutions play in protecting our planet. Carrier, a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is dedicated to providing innovative products for home builders that reduce environmental impact and drive progress for the planet. This Earth Month, let's explore how Carrier is making a difference with its commitment to sustainability. High-Efficiency Solutions for a Greener Future Carrier's high-efficiency solutions are designed to meet the needs of both single and multi-family real estate owners. The Infinity Heat Pump with Greenspeed Technology is a prime example of Carrier's innovative approach to energy-efficient heating and cooling. This heat pump operates efficiently at lower temperatures and uses electricity instead of fossil fuels, which can help reduce carbon emissions and overall energy costs compared to a gas furnace. In dual fuel applications, building ... read more
 
Posted by Gabrielle McLaughlin Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:21:00 PM
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EEBA Announces 2025 Board of Directors

Minneapolis, Minnesota — The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) is proud to introduce its 2025 Board of Directors, a distinguished group of industry leaders dedicated to advancing the future of high-performance homebuilding. Representing a diverse range of expertise across sustainable construction, innovation, and energy efficiency, these individuals will guide EEBA’s mission to educate and empower the residential building industry. Their leadership will drive new initiatives, strengthen industry collaboration, and support the transition to healthier, more resilient homes. 2025 Board President Doug Tarry Jr., President of Doug Tarry Homes Limited, will serve as EEBA’s Board President in 2025, bringing decades of expertise in sustainable construction and energy-efficient design. Over his 25 years with the family-owned business in St. Thomas, Ontario, Doug has led the creation of more than 750 Net Zero and Net Zero Ready homes—more than any other builder in... read more
 
Posted by Merielle McLaughlin Thursday, February 27, 2025 1:44:00 PM
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Clare Homes - February Builder of the Month

The First Zero Energy Ready Plus FORTIFIED Roof Home For Sale in Louisiana
Clare Homes - February Builder of the Month
Clare Homes Leads the Way in High Performance Building in Lafayette, Louisiana Clare Homes has made a significant stride in sustainable home building in Lafayette, Louisiana by completing the first Zero Energy Ready Plus FORTIFIED Roof home for sale in the state. This home is a manifestation of the goal they set out to achieve when they first started the business. The project, recently finished in January 2025, aims to demonstrate that achieving these rigorous certifications is not only possible but also cost competitive to a code built home. Through close collaboration with EEBA and their builder benchmark group, Clare Homes has steadily integrated high performance building standards into their projects. Starting with two FORTIFIED Roof homes in 2022, they expanded their efforts in 2023 by constructing two homes that met both the ENERGY STAR and FORTIFIED Roof standards. This gradual implementation allowed them to refine their processes and gain valuable experience in... read more
 
Posted by Merielle McLaughlin Monday, February 3, 2025 11:08:00 AM
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