The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is kicking off the celebration of Energy Star's 20th anniversary by recognizing the 2012 Energy Star award winners for their leadership and commitment to …

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) presented the 11th annual Green Power Leadership Awards to 19 EPA Green Power Partners across the country. Winning partners range from iconic …

The EPA announces the winners of an apps competition that feature ways to save on energy.

Green roofs provide beauty and environmental benefits to a community.

Take advantage of warm summer weather to do projects to winterize your home for the months ahead.

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star program announced the top contenders at the midpoint of the 2011 National Building Competition: Battle of the Buildings. The list of top …

Conserve energy with these tips on keeping cool this summer.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it is updating Energy Star requirements for home dishwashers and furnaces. Effective January 20, 2012, both standard-sized and compact …

For the first time, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are recognizing products as the most energy-efficient in their categories among those that …

Sherwin-Williams is the recipient of the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award. The award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes Sherwin-Williams' innovative new paint …

The WaterSense label guides consumers to water-saving devices for the home.

More than 400 new green homes will be built to help New Orleans provide cost-efficient, low-maintenance homes for residents still seeking affordable housing after Hurricane Katrina. StalwartBuilt …

Showering accounts for roughly 17% if residential indoor water use. By using the WaterSense label, consumers can identify showerheads that have been independently tested and are certified to use 20 …

Molds have the potential to cause health problems in your home. Although molds are not usually a problem indoors, when mold spores come in contact with wet or damp areas they can begin to grow.

Urban development has led to large areas of impervious surfaces such as parking lots and building roofs, and runoff from these areas is causing problems for many urban and suburban communities. Green …

Green building design and construction practices significantly reduce or eliminate the negative environmental impact of homes. The purpose of the Residential Green Building Guide for New England is …

Green purchasing means buying smart and shopping with the environment in mind. That means buying products that help conserve natural resources, save energy, and prevent waste. Everything you buy …

The easy way to make sure a new home is energy efficient is to look for the blue ENERGY STAR mark, the government-backed symbol for energy efficiency.

This guide from the Environmental Protection Agency offers tips on how to reduce or eliminate the cost of waste materials, water, pesticides, fuels and oils from landscaping operations.

By following five quick and easy steps, homeowners can soon have a gorgeous yard while being environmentally conscious.