Category: Green Building LEED News
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SolarCity to Launch Web-Based Financial Products
SolarCity is transforming energy delivery by making solar power more accessible and affordable than previously possible—now the company wants to provide a new avenue for individuals and institutions from around the world to participate in and benefit from that transformation. SolarCity today […] — Solar Builder magazine
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U.S. Military Nearly Doubles Renewable Energy Projects
U.S. Armed Forces have been relying expertise from the private sector and third-party financing to deploy renewable energy, and a new report shows that it’s been paying off tremendously. Renewable projects on Department of Defense and military properties grew from 454 to 700 from 2010 to 2012, according to Power Surge, a report released today…
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200+ Groups Call on President Obama to Keep Campaign Pledge to Label GMOs
More than 200 organizations and businesses called on President Barack Obama today to uphold his 2007 campaign pledge to require the labeling of genetically engineered (GE) foods. Congressional champions for GE labeling, led by Rep. DeFazio (D-OR), held a press conference in support of a letter sent to President Obama. Congressional leaders were joined by Center…
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OYA Solar Commissions Phase 1of Largest Rooftop System in Canada
Today OYA Solar Inc. (OYA), Ontario’s premiere developer of solar PV systems, announced the commissioning of its largest project with Atlas Tube. OYA in conjunction with Atlas, North America’s largest independent manufacturer of hollow structural steel sections, has developed Canada’s […] — Solar Builder magazine
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LEED v2008 Homes energy update: Road to ballot
Published on: 16 Jan 2014 Feature image: Addressing the changes made to energy codes over the last three years in the residential construction market sector, USGBC has planned an update to the 2008 version of LEED for Homes (op…