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NARI’s green education program introduces a different way of thinking

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 6, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Hallie Bowie, GCP, architect and owner of New Leaf Home Design, based in Akron, Ohio, earned her Green Certified Professional (GCP) designation through NARI in 2007 when it was first introduced …

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U.S. REP. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS’ OFFICE HOLDS 51st SOLAR POWER 101 EVENT THIS WEEK

TUCSON , AZ – November 29, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — The office of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will hold a workshop this week at which homeowners and business owners can learn about the latest developments in the rapidly growing and changing solar en…

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REMINDER: U.S. REP. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS’ OFFICE HOLDS 50TH SOLAR 101 EVENT TONIGHT

TUCSON, AZ – October 13, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — The office of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is holding a workshop today to provide information to homeowners and business owners who are considering solar energy for their properties.

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NAHB to Sponsor U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is proud to announce its sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011, an award-winning program that challenges collegiate teams to design, build and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient and attractive. This year’s Solar Decathlon will take place on the National Mall’s West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C., from Sept. 23 through Oct. 2, 2011.

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GREEN AFFORDABLE HOUSING COALITION LAUNCHES FORUM SERIES

WASHINGTON, DC – July 19, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — The Green Affordable Housing Coalition kicks off its first forum Wednesday, July 20, convening experts in housing preservation, finance, and green retrofits for a discussion on how to address challenges and barriers to finding the financial support needed to “green” existing affordable housing. Key issues to be discussed include what green retrofit financing sources are available now, what financing sources are still needed, and what roadblocks could interfere with much-needed green retrofits of multifamily affordable housing.

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Research Center’s Amber Wood to Host GreenExpo365 “HowTo” Webinar

Upper Marlboro, MD – June 21, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, Amber Wood, NAHB Research Center manager of energy programs, will host a “HowTo” webinar on GreenExpo365.com at 1:00 p.m. Eastern (10:00 a.m. Pacific). During the one-hour “How To Identify and Resolve Reoccurring Issues in High Performing Homes” session, Wood will cover many of the lessons learned through the Research Center’s extensive field experience with builders across the country and its role as a Building America team. The free session is eligible for AIA learning units and other continuing education credits.

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Rep. Roscoe Bartlett Invites You to Attend the 3rd Annual Go Green Conference Mon. June 13th in Frederick

Washington, DC – June 13, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — WHAT:
The Go Green Energy Conference is a free community service event designed for homeowners, farmers and small business owners to discover practical ways that you can save money, use less energy and go green on any size budget. This year will be bigger and better than the first two Go Green Energy Conferences in 2009 and 2010 that were attended by more than 1,000 people. Come see indoor and outdoor exhibitors and learn tips from experts in breakout sessions. Go Green 2011 has MORE exhibit space and is still FREE to Exhibit and FREE to Attend with FREE PARKING!

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U.S. ENERGY SECRETARY CHU TO RECOGNIZE NYC’S FIRST 1,000 GREEN BUILDING SUPERS

New York, NY – May 19, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu will join New York real estate industry executives and union leaders on Monday to recognize New York City’s first class of green building superintendents to graduate from the 32BJ-Thomas Shortman Green Supers training program. Green Supers is an ambitious labor-management green buildings program, launched just over a year ago with Mayor Bloomberg, to train superintendents and resident managers in the latest state-of-the-art energy efficiency measures.

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National Green Building Conference to Showcase the Latest in Green Products and Services

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 29, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Housing professionals from across the country will convene at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, May 1-3, for the 2011 National Green Building Conference and Expo. Exhibitors showcasing the latest and most innovative green and energy efficient products and services will be on display.Here are just some of the many exciting green innovations that building professionals will see at the upcoming show

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U.S. REP. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS’ OFFICE HOSTS SOLAR EVENTS FOR HOMEOWNERS, SMALL BUSINESSES

TUCSON, AZ – February 24, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ office is hosting two events today and tomorrow to provide solar energy information to Tucson-area homeowners and small business owners.

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