Category: Green Building LEED News
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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…
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How Companies Hide Behind Trade Organizations to Influence Climate Policy
Trade and business associations are major actors in both business and public policy in the U.S. These associations provide many benefits to their member companies, and one of the most important is the leverage they provide for influencing policy through political activities such as campaign contributions, lobbying of elected officials and issue advertising. Since climate…
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BP Admits Renewables Will Grow Faster Than Natural Gas in Next Two Decades
One of the largest fossil fuel companies in the world has the data to back up the rise in renewable energy that must of us expect in the future. According to BP’s Energy Outlook 2035, renewable sources likes solar and wind will grow at a faster rate than natural gas over the next two decades. Renewables…
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20-MW Solar Project Begins Operation Near Las Vegas
NextEra Energy Resources LLC, today announced that its subsidiary, Mountain View Solar LLC, began commercial operation of its Mountain View Solar Energy Project. The 20-MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project is located on approximately 146 acres in the Mountain View Industrial […] — Solar Builder magazine
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Whole Foods’ Brooklyn Store is Its Most Innovative Yet
This LEED-Platinum store features a solar canopied parking lot, CHP system, carbon refrigeration and a rooftop greenhouse.