Author: LEED Blogger
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NIST Examines Building Performance During Joplin Tornado
The tornado that hit Joplin, Missouri caused 161 fatalities and $1.228 billion dollars in commercial property losses. In an effort to reduce the death and destruction caused by tornadoes, the U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards a…
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NIST Examines Building Performance During Joplin Tornado
In an effort to reduce the death and destruction caused by tornadoes, the U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology completed a technical investigation of the Joplin tornado.More…
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Dominion Dedicates 5-MW Solar Project in Connecticut
U.S. Representative Joseph Courtney and other federal, state and local dignitaries joined Dominion today to dedicate the Somers Solar Center – capable of producing enough electricity to power more than 1,500 homes – and mark a major milestone in the development […] — Solar Builder magazine
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EMerge Alliance Launches Residential DC Power Initiative
The EMerge Alliance – an open industry association leading the rapid adoption of safe direct-current (DC) power distribution standards for buildings — announced the launch of a new residential DC power standards initiative to advance the use of DC power in […] — Solar Builder magazine
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Survey Reveals Support in Schools Going Green
A new independent nationwide survey reveals 3 out of 4 Americans are supportive of green schools.More…