Month: February 2012
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Hawaii Gets ‘EV Ready’
The U.S. Department of Energy reports on how the state of Hawaii is gearing up its state electric vehicle program to help cut down on fossil fuel consumption.
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While Pundits Debate Green Jobs, We’re Busy Putting America Back to Work
Maggie Comstock Associate, Policy U.S. Green Building Council Even though I live in D.C., I often wonder, “What is Congress even fighting over?” It seems like everyone else in the country is asking the same question. This is especially true when o…
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Army to Congress: LEED Doesn’t Cost More
The Army is still going for Gold and Platinum despite recent legislation calling a halt to LEED spending. The federal government has been one of the biggest supporters of LEED certification in the last few years, with the General Services Administrati…
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In California, LEED Consulting Firm Files Unfair Competition Suit Against Former Employees
A recent lawsuit filed against a fledgling green building consultancy suggests that the increasing value in the delivery of LEED certification and building commissioning services is also increasing the importance of risk management for corporate entities and their employees.
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Inside ASHRAE’s Code Changes
How will stricter insulation regulations affect you? More…