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California Bans Gas Furnaces and Boilers from Homes
Policy and Regulations

California bans natural gas heating in homes

...Californians without the federal government doing its part.” Emissions from burning fossil fuels like gas, oil and coal are being reduced in California as gas is phased out - but Federal action is called for...  While California has made great progress in cleaning the air, more than half of Californians (21 million p...

Building with ICF in California Wildfire Zone - Habitat for Humanity
Products and Materials

Habitat for Humanity - building durable homes in California wildfire zones from ICF

...California. If choosing to build with concrete, we do suggest seeking out reduced carbon concrete all the same. Habitat for Humanity - building with ICF in CA Alexandria, VA — Build with Strength is partnering with Habitat for Humanity International to fortify decent, affordable and sustainable housing across the U.S. ...

Tiny Houses are going to be legal in Santa Cruz, California!
Policy and Regulations

Tiny Houses are going to be legal in Santa Cruz, California!

...California such as Fresno, San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, and California City. Why aren’t movable tiny houses legal in more cities? There are a few reasons why you can’t park and live in a Tiny House in many cities, probably the most prevalent among those reasons is aesthetics. Lots of people may wa...

California adds $1,500 incentive for new electric vehicles - Nov 2020
Commuting

California adds $1,500 incentive for new electric vehicles! Total state + fed incentives = up to $13.5K

...Californians among us who want to drive Electric Vehicles in 2020!  As you may have already heard, California has created a “Clean Fuel Rewards” program, which basically rewards Californian residents up to $1,500 when they buy or lease new electric vehicles with a battery capacity greater than 5kwh. If you’re a residen...

New Tiny House Laws in San Jose California Passed
Policy and Regulations

Tiny houses on wheels approved in San Jose, California

...California and beyond, an idea of where this trend is heading.  Tiny house laws California - details Tiny homes on wheels (THOW) will be permitted as a type of detached Accessory Dwelling Unit in San Jose, California on a lot consisting of One-Family Dwelling under the following conditions: 1. The lot cannot already ho...