Tag: leed
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IKEA to More Than Double Size of Colorado’s Largest Single-Use Rooftop Commercial Array
Installation of panels on the roof’s remaining space can begin in July, with completion expected by Fall. Already the state’s largest single-use rooftop array on a commercial building, the project will become Colorado’s largest rooftop array of any use.The 83,700-square-foot solar addition will consist of a 623-kW system, built with 2,492 panels, and will produce…
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Energy Efficiency Efforts in U.S. Buildings Should Focus on Improvements in Regulation and Financing
In the United States, buildings account for 41 percent of primary energy consumption, more than the transport or industrial sectors. Tackling rising energy consumption in U.S. buildings will require a more coordinated and coherent approach to energy efficiency codes and regulation, one that is more focused on retrofits—where most potential gains lie. It’s also crucial…
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Greener options for the manufacturing sector
Feature image: Behind every achievement or milestone, there’s a leader. In this case, it’s a group of them. USGBC is excited to announce that we’ve been working wit…
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Experiencing success as a LEED Professional
Authored by: Pam Mendez Feature image: In May 2011, I graduated from Farmingdale State College with a bachelor&rs…
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Meet USGBC: Doug Gatlin
Feature image: What’s your name and title at USGBC?Doug Gatlin, VP, LEED & Product Management How long have you been at USGBC? I joined the staff at USGBC in early 200…