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NAM Unveils Comprehensive Energy Strategy
from National Association of Manufacturers
The National Association of Manufacturers today unveiled (watch video) a comprehensive, forward-looking energy strategy, "Energy Security for American Competitiveness," designed to diversify the nation's energy mix and lay a foundation for meeting the nation's energy needs in the future... read more

Rapid Changes Foreseen for Home of the Future
from Nation's Building News Online
The pace of change in the American home is expected to accelerate dramatically in the next several years, according to 60 NAHB interviews with some 500 architects, designers, manufacturers and marketing experts asking them about what they expect to be prevalent in average and upscale homes in 2015... read more

What Do People Really Think Of Their Houses? Homeowners Tell All in New JELD-WEN Survey
Findings show energy efficiency, curb appeal will be top-of-mind in 2007
from Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors
Homeowners are turning their attention toward improving overall energy efficiency and boosting their homes’ curb appeal, according to a recent home improvement study commissioned by JELD-WEN, a leading manufacturer of reliable windows and doors... read more