The Inflation Reduction Act, passed in August, provides rebates and tax credits to homeowners investing in energy-efficient upgrades, including new windows. It will also help the economy as well, said Vice President Kamala Harris when she addressed the Sheet Metal Workers Local 17 in Boston earlier this week. “We are fighting together to lower home […]

The Ontario government is eyeing legislation that would support the province’s new Housing Supply Action Plan, More Homes Built Faster, and the goal of building 1.5 million homes over the next 10 years. Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, introduced legislation for the next phase of the action plan on Tuesday, October 25. […]

Earlier this week, California governor Gavin Newsom signed off on SB 6 and AB2011, which a statement from the governor’s office says will “streamline the housing approval process in California and create thousands of good paying jobs.” In addition to signing the legislation, Governor Newsom also announced $1 billion in awards to 30 shovel-ready projects […]

The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in August and subsequent signing of the legislation into law by President Joe Biden lacks support from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The association calls the measure “flawed” as it reportedly fails to ease inflationary pressures on housing while at the same time advancing building and […]

The Inflation Reduction Act passed the House this past week becoming the country’s most ambitious energy and climate policy to date. The legislation paves the way for more clean energy, updated building codes, billions of dollars for communities in need of climate change help as well as providing an array of tax incentives to push […]

As the Senate pushes to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) says it remains opposed to the bill. The association is working with Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) to obtain key changes as it related to carried interest and how companies can deduct depreciated assets from taxes. During the […]

The Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) recently issued a notice to its members urging them to act in opposition on an energy savings legislation act. According to the association, the Senate is considering amendments to the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137), which was introduced by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chairwoman […]

Officials from the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) released a statement yesterday, applauding actions taken by a group of bipartisan legislators in both the House and Senate to reintroduce the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act. NLBMDA staff said the legislation would address the nation’s shortage of affordable housing by protecting, expanding and […]

On first glance, Pennsylvania House Bill 879 doesn’t appear to have much impact on the fenestration industry. With legislation, however, there tends to be ripple effects, so those who make or sell door and windows products are well advised to tune into any proposal pertaining to “notification of defective or faulty building material[s] or product[s].” […]

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives approved an amended version of the comprehensive energy bill that the Senate passed in April. It now goes to a joint congressional conference committee, where differences will be resolved to ensure that President Obama signs it. House Republicans replaced the bipartisan Senate bill with one that the Obama administration has pledged to veto. It was approved by a 241-178 vote. The revised House […]