A public hearing by the Salt River Project board of directors revealed a shocking phenomenon Thursday: consumers who said they are willing to pay higher electricity rates.

Homebuilders are navigating this year's traditional selling season without the government tax rebates that a year ago infused the housing market with a short-lived burst of activity.

The Phoenix franchise of Pro Energy Consultants was one of 86 companies nationwide recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy for having improved the energy efficiency of more than 100 homes in the past year.

Linthicum was honored for excellence and innovation in addressing complex building issues for its role in building the Cesar Chavez Library in Phoenix.

A new Mesa-based development company that specializes in super-energy-efficient buildings is ready to start its first projects. Called c.i. Development Group, the firm was formed in 2006 by partners Jason Savell and Eric Faas to build LEED-Gold and LEED-Platinum retail, office and mixed-use projects.

"Green" building guidelines to ensure development is environmentally friendly soon could become the law in Scottsdale.

Better insulation, dual-paned windows and low-flow toilets may not be high points designers talk about when it comes to buildings.

Scottsdale is about to take one of the biggest steps toward going green of any municipality in the country.

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A former Hollywood production manager turned environmental advocate has created a home improvement show slated to reach audiences nationwide.

A former Hollywood production manager turned environmental advocate has created a home improvement show slated to reach audiences nationwide.

Homebuilders slapped on solar panels and added other eco-friendly enhancements as energy prices soared earlier this year, hoping greener homes would lure reluctant buyers.

It began as a humble gathering of a few hundred people a decade ago.

Mesa Fire Station 219 is the first City of Mesa building to be given LEED certification.

Ahwatukee Foothills residents will soon be able to save green as they go green with Phoenix's Green Building Program.

Ahwatukee Foothills residents will soon be able to save green as they go green with Phoenix's Green Building Program.

McDonald’s restaurant at 358 E. University in Mesa will host a grand re-opening from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, to celebrate the restaurant’s extensive remodel.

Arizona lawmakers have ordered the financially strapped state government to cut its utility bills.

Arizona has plenty of sun and just as great a need for new housing.

With energy prices on the rise, more builders are turning to energy-efficient house designs that are both good for the environment and the wallet.

Tucked away in the foothills of White Tank Mountain Regional Park, an unobtrusive building is saving Maricopa County money.

Tucked away in the foothills of White Tank Mountain Regional Park, an unobtrusive building is saving Maricopa County money.

Tucked away in the foothills of White Tank Mountain Regional Park, an unobtrusive building is saving Maricopa County money.