The Battle Over Energy-Efficient Housing is Heating Up Across the U.S.

Energy efficiency is essential for meeting climate goals and studies show that they will save consumers money on heating and electric bills in the long run – so why do standards for energy-efficient housing get so much pushback? One big reason is a nationwide coordinated defensive effort by the National Association of Home Builders, the United States housing industry’s largest lobbying group. There’s no denying that government mandates that require more stringent energy efficiency standards in newly built homes increase up-front…