Tag: LEED for 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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Policymakers Imagine a Contributing Role for 130+ Million (Greener) Homes
Jeremy Sigmon, LEED® AP BD+C Director, Technical Policy U.S. Green Building Council Even in a still struggling economy, green building policymaking continues. To celebrate some of the impressive progress this year, USGBC partnered with the Nationa…
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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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Transforming Buildings, Even the Little Ones: 20,000 LEED-certified Homes
Nate Kredich Vice President of Residential Market Development U.S. Green Building Council 20,000: No, I’m not talking leagues under the sea. I’m talking LEED-certified homes. That’s right: I’m particularly proud to announce that we’ve certi…