Green Home

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - September 29, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Harry Mitchell today attended SCORE's 2010 Phoenix Green Business Forum at Skysong in Scottsdale, highlighting the economic importance of local small businesses, as well as green energy industries. Approximately 100 people attended presentations from experts from Arizona's burgeoning solar and green-energy industries.

Washington D.C. - September 28, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- September 28, 2010 marks the three-year anniversary of ConsensusDOCS - the only consensus standard contracts written by a broad coalition of the construction industry. In just three years, ConsensusDOCS has been the clear leader in advancing best practices and fair contracts. In 2007, ConsensusDOCS published the first standard integrated project delivery (IPD) contract, a new project delivery method which incorporates lean principles. In 2008, ConsensusDOCS wrote the first contract to address the legal risks with building information modeling (BIM), which is revolutionizing the industry. In 2009, ConsensusDOCS published the first contract to comprehensively address green building construction.

Washington, D.C. - September 27, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Susan Collins recently joined her colleagues, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chairman Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and Sen. Sam Brownback (R-KS), in introducing bipartisan legislation that would set targets for utilities to obtain an increasing percentage of electricity supplies from renewable sources

CHARLESTON, WV - September 27, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The last three years have not been comforting to struggling neighborhoods. Unemployment has risen, credit has tightened, foreclosures have created blight and a soft commercial market has p...

Washington, D.C. - September 27, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) have selected the recipients of the AIA National Healthcare Design Awards program. The AIA Healthcare Awards program showcases the best of healthcare building design and healthcare design-oriented research. Projects exhibit conceptual strengths that solve aesthetic, civic, urban, and social concerns as well as the requisite functional and sustainability concerns of a hospital.

Washington, D.C. - September 22, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (D-MD) announced today that Maryland will receive $1,615,600 in emergency funds from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), in addition to the $6,387,721 the state received in January. Earlier this year, Congresswoman Edwards joined her colleagues in a letter urging President Obama to release the emergency funding. LIHEAP helps eligible families pay for home heating, cooling, and other energy costs, as well as helping with weatherization costs

TAVARES, FL - September 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The deadline of Sept. 30 is fast approaching for Lake County homeowners and small business owners to submit applications for the County’s energy efficiency retrofit pilot program.

September 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Rep. Frank Kratovil voted for legislation to create good paying American jobs in the clean energy industry while strengthening rural economies and reducing home energy costs. The Rural Energy Savings Act, or “Rural Star,” will provide loans to American families and farmers to improve their energy efficiency and lower their utility bills, creating American manufacturing and installation jobs in the process. This program will help rural electric cooperatives, like Choptank Electric Cooperative, save money and lower energy costs.

Washington, D.C. - September 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today issued the following statement in support of Senator Baucus’ introduction Thursday of a revised tax extenders bill.“This tax extenders legislation is a vastly improved bill,” said AIA President George H. Miller, FAIA. “This bill has tax incentives for green homes, extends the “Build America Bonds” program created by stimulus legislation and contains many other attributes that will help the design and construction industry in this recessionary economy.”

Washington, D.C. - September 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Shelley Berkley today highlighted a new report that details clean energy projects in Nevada funded through The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

September 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the California Energy Commission approved the final four loans, totaling more than $13.4 million, for the state’s Clean Energy Business Financing Program (CEBFP) for California-based manufacturers of solar products. These four low interest loans awarded to Morgan Solar, Inc; Solar Power, Inc; Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. and the Solaria Corporation complete the state's CEBFP. Using American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funds, this program has provided a total of almost $29 million in federal stimulus money to eligible businesses and has retained or created about 1,588 clean energy manufacturing jobs in California

Leesburg, VA - September 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- An Ashburn family and their home are being featured on newscasts and other programs on WJLA-TV (ABC 7) throughout September as part of the National Capital Home Energy Makeover Contest.

COLUMBIA, MD - September 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- South Burlington-based Cathedral Square Corporation today received a MetLife Foundation Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing.

Tampa, FL - September 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Green Real Estate Education who has educated over 6,000 in introducing green education to the real estate sectors has partnered with Pro Train LLC in Raleigh, N.C., to deliver their customized online green training programs to the college markets. Pro Train is the leading provider in offering cost effective green programs in continuing education and adult education sectors in the United States. Green Real Estate Education who provides high quality, affordable educational programs related to the green economy. “Students who are introduced to our programs through Pro Train, LLC can take our online courses at lower costs. We still deliver the content but Pro Train, LLC is in essence our marketing arm, and we are excited about this affiliation.” Says Kerry Mitchell, President of Green Real Estate Education “ProTrain offers the most online Green, Renewable Energy and Sustainability courses.”

JERSEYVILLE, IL - September 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) today celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony for 32 single-family affordable rental homes which will use solar and wind power to reduce energy bills. The development, known as Lexington Farms Subdivision in Jerseyville, will house qualified working families. An estimated 81 jobs will be created.

Tampa, FL - September 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Green Real Estate Education and Green Business League have formed an alliance to offer green education. Green Real Estate Education says it is time to create the proper outlets for the adult population in the country to be able to have new training at affordable prices. Both companies are leaders in their efforts world wide to inform the public on the merits of a green economy. Green Business League has a team of over 300 consultants worldwide that teach and assess business activity offering guidance on how to save energy, how to recycle and implement green cleaning practices in their procedures. "Many business do not know where to start.

Tampa, Fl - September 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Green Real Estate Education, the leader in offering green certification programs to those in the real estate arena has developed additional fast track curriculum of courses that will launch in 150 colleges nationwide.

Tampa, Fl - September 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- As many in the various professions in the real estate arena will verify, the reality from those in the trenches, is that the market is just not getting better. As someone who has completed 400 successful real estate transactions in a 14 year career in 2 states, I’d say I know more than all of the economists and newscasters put together trying to get a handle on things. I can produce plenty of Realtors, home inspectors and mortgage professionals who can give you a better idea of how to come out of these downward trends. I wouldn’t be so quick to blame these professionals on our current economic woes as most do not realize they are morally guided by their buyers and sellers and cannot make decisions for them.

FRANKFORT, KY - September 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Steve Beshear announced today that Kentucky will receive $500,000 to support energy efficiency projects that will lower energy bills for Kentucky families and businesses, boost job growth, and increase investment in companies that deliver energy-saving technologies. The funding comes from grants awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy to 12 states totaling $28.5 million

GREENSBORO, NC - September 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- There is business growth taking place in the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina. As recently featured in the Sunday paper of the News & Record, ENPULSE Energy Conservation, Inc. is finally beginning to bear fruit from its years of struggle as a small business

Washington, DC - September 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced the investment of $28.5 million to 12 states and territories to support energy efficiency projects that will lower energy bills for American families and businesses, boost job growth, and increase investment in companies that deliver energy-saving technologies. The competitively selected states will receive awards through DOE's State Energy Program to help create a sustainable transformation in the market for energy-saving, whole-building improvements in residential and commercial buildings. The awards will also help generate the necessary policy and program frameworks to support private-sector investment in energy efficiency for the long-term. This initiative is part of the Obama Administration's national strategy to promote domestic job creation, while delivering innovative energy efficiency technologies to the residential and commercial building markets and addressing barriers to bringing high-efficiency buildings within reach for all Americans.

September 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The city of Phoenix Planning and Development Services Department will offer money-saving incentives to promote “green” construction in homes and businesses beginning Oct 1. The Green Building Incentives Program is funded by a $700,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy

Washington D.C. - September 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced a partial guarantee for a $98.5 million loan to the 49.5 megawatt Blue Mountain geothermal project in Humboldt County in northwestern Nevada. The loan guarantee is being issued to John Hancock Financial Services to support a loan to a subsidiary of the Nevada Geothermal Power Company

USGBC Approves GBCI Continuing Education Hours for ASLA Attendees. Washington, DC - September 6, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- When the 2010 ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects) Annual Meeting & Expo comes to Washington, DC September 10 -13, 2010, attendees of the event will have an unprecedented opportunity to earn GBCI Continuing Education (CE) hours for the LEED AP and LEED Green Associate credentials. For the first time ever, conference-goers can gain credits toward their LEED Professional Credential maintenance requirements for 72 educational sessions at ASLA. USGBC members will also be able to register for the 2010 ASLA Annual Meeting & Expo at discount membership rates.

TAVARES, FL - September 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- As part of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, Lake County is conducting a pilot program by selecting one home and one small commercial building to receive free energy efficiency retrofits (up to a $3,000 value) to show how small investments in energy efficiency reduce energy costs.

August 31, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today issued an order approving $18 million in low-income energy efficiency grants to six organizations for the fiscal year beginning October 1.

St. Paul, MI - August 30, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- For the first time at the Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair, an interactive Energy Star house will guide visitors through simple, everyday ways they can cut their own energy use.

Boston, MA - August 30, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- For the sixth year in a row, Staples, Inc., the worlds’ largest office supply company, based in Framingham, Mass., is being recognized by EPA as one of the top 50 organizations taking voluntary steps to use and purchase green power. Staples purchases more than 146 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power annually, which is enough green power to meet more than 20 percent of the organization’s purchased electricity use. The company is also a member of the Green Power Leadership Club, a distinction given to organizations that have significantly exceeded EPA’s minimum purchase requirements.

August 27, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Bill Ritter announced today 23 New Energy Economic Development (NEED) grants to recipients across Colorado for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects that will help create and retain jobs, strengthen local economies, and save money and energy.

Washington, DC - August 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Five years after the devastating hurricanes that ravaged New Orleans and much of the Gulf Coast, many organizations have stepped in to help rebuild the city, placing emphasis on resilience, sustainability and economic prosperity. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the driving force of the green building industry in America, has also made rebuilding New Orleans green a key priority. Through USGBC’s LEED green building certification program, hundreds of homes, schools and commercial buildings are being rebuilt to be high-performance, resource-efficient, durable and healthier places for the people of New Orleans who occupy them. Below is a report of USGBC’s efforts since 2005.