Author: LEED Blogger
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La Jolla Home Receives LEED Platinum Certification
The La Jolla, CA home of Jill and Jack Nooren recently received the highest LEED certification awarded to homes, LEED Platinum. The home took three years to build and is a true example of energy efficiency, sustainability and design. The house was designed by domusstudio architecture and built by the Hill Construction Company. The 2,350-square-foot,…
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Major Cities Unite to Cut Building Pollution
The mayors will be participating in the new City Energy Project, an initiative from the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Institute for Market.More…
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Major Cities Unite to Cut Building Pollution
The mayors will be participating in the new City Energy Project, an initiative from the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Institute for Market.More…
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Nonprofit Group Says Solar, Energy Storage Can Protect Cities
To become more resilient in the face of severe weather events, communities should rely on proven distributed energy technologies like solar with energy storage to protect residents during power outages, according to a new report released today by the nonprofit […] — Solar Builder magazine
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Nearly 90% of U.S. States Increased Solar Workforce in 2013
The solar industry experienced record-breaking job growth across the U.S. last year, according to The Solar Foundation (TSF), an independent 501(c)(3) research and education nonprofit. TSF today released new state-specific numbers that show major solar job gains in both traditional and burgeoning markets. […] — Solar Builder magazine