ReCircle: Building Code Basics, Light Bulb Ban Update, the Green Button Initiative, and more!

Building Science 4 Dummies: Building Code Basics.

Curious about building codes, but not sure where to start without diving head first into pages of dense reading? Sean Lintow can help. This post takes you through the basics of building codes, without getting dull or intimidating. (From SLS Construction)

Light Bulb Efficiency Law Faces Another Roadblock.

Although it doesn’t actually ban anything, the so-called “light bulb ban” signed into law by President George W. Bush in 2007 has been hitting roadblocks consistently since around the time President Obama was elected. Here’s the latest. (From Bloomberg)

Residential Energy Consumption Per Household is Dropping.

According to the latest results from the Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS), residential energy use per household is down in the U.S. But we’ve still got a ways to go. (From Cleantechnica)

Video: Nick Sinai on the White House “Green Button Initiative.”

The Green Button Initiative is an industry-led program that aims to increase consumer access to information about home energy consumption. In this video, a representative from the White House gives the inside scoop. (From Home Energy Pros)

How Insulating Your Water Heater Will Save You Money.

Summer, winter, spring and fall, insulating your water heater is a simple home energy upgrade that saves you money in a number of ways throughout the year. And it’s easy, so get on it! (From Christian Science Monitor)

Another Energy Related Blog We Love:

Green Real Estate Law Journal.

Maybe not for the casual reader, but green building law blogs can be a great place to keep up-to-date on a wide variety of policy and legal issues related to green building (and building in general) -- codes, litigation, legislation and more -- for the dedicated green building / energy efficiency aficionado. Green Real Estate Law Journal is one of the better ones.