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The 4.75 kBtu/ft²/yr requirement is the mathematical conversion of 15 kWh/m²a, which is the fundamental energy limit established by the Passive House Institute (PHI) through a combination of …
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By STEPHEN STUART
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3/18/26
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The Western Sullivan Public Library - Jeffersonville Branch is a good example of a partial retrofit that was very impactful. The thermal envelope was enlarged to include …
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3/18/26
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Up until now, we’ve talked about physics, history and metrics. But buildings are for people. The true reason Passive House is gaining traction isn’t just because it’s “green”—it’s …
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By STEPHEN STUART
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3/18/26
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Historic buildings help shape the identities of communities. More than the property of a single individual or company, they are tangible connections to a shared past. Beyond their historic value, …
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By JAY FOX
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3/18/26
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The Passive House approach to design and construction empowers us to build better, creating durable, resilient buildings that slash energy use and carbon emissions. Most importantly, Passive House …
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By ZACK SEMKE
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3/18/26
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NARROWSBURG, NY — The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) will hold the next monthly meeting of its Water Use/Resource Management Committee (WU/RM) on Tuesday, January 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the UDC office, …
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1/13/26
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HONESDALE, PA — As we enter a new year, many of us set personal goals—exercise more, eat more healthily and save money. But what if we expanded our resolutions to include commitments that met our …
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1/13/26
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MOUNTAINVILLE, NY — The Orange County Land Trust has finalized two conservation easements with private landowners that resulted in the protection of 421 acres of land within the Lower Neversink …
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1/13/26
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MONTICELLO, NY — Sullivan County’s planners seek public input on an update to its Hazard Mitigation Plan.
In cooperation with New York State’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency …
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1/13/26
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We have the most sophisticated building codes in human history, backed by centuries of science. Yet, we still see buildings fail. We see “sick building syndrome,” premature rot and, as we saw in …
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By STEPHEN STUART
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1/13/26
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For nearly a century, building codes had a singular focus: keep the building standing and keep the fire out. If the house was drafty or expensive to heat, that was considered a personal problem for …
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By STEPHEN STUART
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1/13/26
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If you’ve ever seen a contractor or architect’s desk, you likely saw a stack of thick, intimidating books. These are the International Codes (or I-Codes). Despite the name, they aren’t written …
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By STEPHEN STUART
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1/13/26
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Have you ever noticed that the front door of your house swings in, but the door of a grocery store or cinema swings out?
This is a direct result of “Life Safety” codes. In a crowded public …
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By STEPHEN STUART
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1/13/26
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When you walk into a local restaurant, a movie theater or your new home, you probably do not spare a second thought about the type or thickness of the drywall, the direction the front door swings, or …
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By STEPHEN STUART
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1/13/26
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NEW YORK — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is reminding businesses, organizations, and consumers of upcoming waste reduction law requirements taking effect on …
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1/2/26
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WAYNE COUNTY, PA — It’s a science lesson and an art class—and it’s a real-life reminder of the future that our kids will own.
TREE is a countywide project blending …
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By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ
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12/5/25
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PENNSYLVANIA — Almost in the face of the Trump administration’s mind-boggling attacks on all forms of clean energy production, there is a local membership organization, The Clean Energy …
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Contributed by JOHN PACE
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11/28/25
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Is scaling the circular economy possible in the U.S. today? And, if so, how do individuals and local municipalities find inspiration around such a daunting goal?
To simply define the system: A …
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By JENNIFER PORTER
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11/18/25
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NEW YORK STATE — The New York Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (S1464/A1749 ), an extended producer responsibility (EPR) bill, is one of the most talked-about environmental …
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By NEIL SELDMAN and YAYOI KOIZUMI
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11/18/25
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REGION — Counties throughout New York State are facing a solid-waste crisis, but the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA) is ready to fight back with a groundbreaking initiative: the …
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By TIM WEIDEMANN
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11/18/25
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