It provides training and educational resources to help practitioners identify environmentally friendly homes, and to see how buyers and sellers can enhance property values and reduce costs by making homes more energy efficient. (remonline.com)
But the economy has grown faster, suggesting it is becoming more energy efficient over time. (scientificamerican.com)
The researchers say that making buildings more energy efficient, especially on hot days, could play an important role in lowering power - plant emissions and improving air quality in the future. (sciencedaily.com)