Under current law, the §45L New Energy Efficient Home Credit expires for homes acquired after June 30, 2026. Proposed legislation, H.R. 6009, titled the Restoring American Energy Dominance Act, would extend the credit through December 31, 2032, allowing qualifying homes constructed and acquired by that date to remain eligible. Home...
The latest NGBS Green Policy Roundup from Home Innovation Research Labs highlights promising developments in green building policy at both federal and state levels. Homes certified by the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) are designed for superior energy and water efficiency, helping reduce utility costs and environmental impact while enhancing...
The ENERGY STAR program currently saves Americans more than $40 billion per year in energy costs, but is at risk of being completely dismantled by the Trump administration. The future of energy-efficient, accountable building is on the line. Help us protect it....
ICS Inspectors will be exhibiting at the International Builders' Show (IBS) in Las Vegas from February 25–27, 2025! Connect with our team and learn more about how we can support your business with our unique tax planning and home inspection solutions. Our team of HERS raters, engineers, and tax professional...
Travis Cansler-Pitt, CEO of ICS Inspectors, will be sharing insights at the 2025 RESNET® Conference in Tempe, Arizona, on January 27. His session, titled “Leveraging HERS Scores to Get Higher Appraisal Values,” will shed light on how Home Energy Rating System (HERS) scores can positively impact appraised home values....
The EPA has established a transition schedule to advance the minimum program requirements for ENERGY STAR certification in states that have adopted the 2021 international Energy Conservation Code (IECC), or an equivalently stringent code. Home builders should be aware that the §45L tax credit may require a more rigorous version of...