Author: LEED Blogger
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California Residence Heated and Cooled by The Earth
Frederick Corson’s 5000 square foot home in Northern California is one of the largest in the area, yet its cooling and heating costs are very low. Instead of using traditional sources of heating and cooling, Carson fitted the house with a ground-source heat pump known as a geothermal heat pump. Such a heat source is…
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Georgia Power Announces RFP Process for 500-MW Solar Initiative
Georgia Power announced it is soliciting proposals through a combined Request for Proposals (RFP) process to fulfill nearly 500 MW of utility-scale solar generation. The RFP includes 70 MW to complete the Georgia Power Advanced Solar Initiative (GPASI) portfolio and […] — Solar Builder magazine
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Common Building Materials Could Cause Asthma
As asthma rates continue to rise, the Healthy Building Network warns that new preventive strategies are needed to address this epidemic at its source.More…
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Common Building Materials Could Cause Asthma
As asthma rates continue to rise, the Healthy Building Network warns that new preventive strategies are needed to address this epidemic at its source.More…
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New Rule Bans China-Assembled Solar Panels for Military Sites
SolarWorld, the largest U.S. solar manufacturer for more than 35 years, applauded the administration of President Barack Obama as well as the U.S. Department of Defense for issuing a rule that the company said could help to restore the intended […] — Solar Builder magazine