Tag: green homes
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Policymakers Imagine a Contributing Role for 130+ Million (Greener) Homes
Jeremy Sigmon, LEED® AP BD+CDirector, Technical PolicyU.S. Green Building CouncilEven in a still struggling economy, green building policymaking continues. To celebrate some of the impressive progress this year, USGBC partnered with the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL) to convene key state lawmakers in Chicago this past Tuesday during the annual meeting of the National…
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The Value of Green Labels in the California Housing Market
Nils KokVisiting ScholarUniversity of California, BerkeleyWhen shopping for a new car, one of the most prominent features on display is the miles-per-gallon (MPG) usage of the vehicle. There is an EnergyGuide label for dishwashers, clothes washers and other appliances, and an Energy Star label for the most efficient appliances. But when buying a home, there…
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The Value of Green Labels in the California Housing Market
Nils Kok Visiting Scholar University of California, Berkeley When shopping for a new car, one of the most prominent features on display is the miles-per-gallon (MPG) usage of the vehicle. There is an EnergyGuide label for dishwashers, clothes washer…
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Two Billion or Bust: LEED Square Footage Tips the Scales
Brendan Owens, LEED AP, P.E.Vice President, LEED Technical DevelopmentU.S. Green Building CouncilEver been to New York, NY? Picture the island of Manhattan in your mind (or Google’s). Now multiply that by three. Or, picture the entire District of Columbia. Both are roughly equivalent to two billion square feet – the amount of LEED-certified space that…
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Two Billion or Bust: LEED Square Footage Tips the Scales
Brendan Owens, LEED AP, P.E. Vice President, LEED Technical Development U.S. Green Building Council Ever been to New York, NY? Picture the island of Manhattan in your mind (or Google’s). Now multiply that by three. Or, picture the entire District of…