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DC Homebuyers Will Save With Latest Building Energy Code

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 6, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The announcement by Mayor Vincent C. Gray that the District of Columbia will adopt the newest version of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), which sets energy standards for new ho…

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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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Lautenberg, Menendez Announce $34 Million for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in New Jersey

NEWARK, NJ – January 24, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released $34.2 million for the Low Income Home Energy Ass…

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Learn How to Make Home Energy Efficiency Improvements; Receive up to $8,000 in Rebates at Energy Upgrade CA Kick-off on Jan. 26

January 24, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The City of Long Beach and LA County invites all residents to attend the Energy Upgrade CA Kick-Off Event on Thursday, January 26, from 6-8 pm at the Expo Art Gallery, 4321 Atlantic Ave., in Long Beach.

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U.S. Green Building Council Selected as American Architectural Foundation’s 2012 Keystone Laureate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 24, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The American Architectural Foundation (AAF) will present the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) with its 2012 Keystone Award at the 23rd annual Accent on Architecture Gala in Washington, D.C., …

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Mayor Vincent C. Gray Hails Top National Ranking for District in LEED Green Buildings

WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 23, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Mayor Vincent C. Gray today welcomed the latest data from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) showing that the District leads the nation in in promoting green building and sustainability. US…

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The Urban Land Institute Joins Forces with the Greenprint Foundation To Create ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance

WASHINGTON, DC – January 19, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is enhancing its commitment to environmentally conscious development with the transfer of the activities and assets of the Greenprint Foundation into the newly forme…

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U.S. Green Building Council and 15 Partners Release Green Building Executive Action Report

Washington, D.C. – January 18, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Along with 15 partners, the U.S. Green Building Council today released a report that recommends nearly three dozen executive actions across 23 agency programs where the Obama Administration can …

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HOK Partners With U.S. Green Building Council on Design of New Orphanage and Children’s Center in Haiti

NEW YORK, NY – January 12, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — HOK is the U.S. Green Building Councilfs official design partner for Project Haiti, a facility targeting LEEDR Platinum certification that will replace a Port-au-Prince orphanage and childrenfs …

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Montana Surpasses Home Energy Efficiency Goal and Helps More than 6,800 Homeowners Save on Utility Bills

January 10, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu hosted a conference call today with Governor Brian Schweitzer to announce that Montana has surpassed its aggressive energy efficiency goal established with the U.S. Department of…

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