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Report
Authored by:
Harriet Grindel
Published on:
3 Jul 2013
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The heart of the country, the heart of USGBC.
Author: LEaD Blogger
Delaware establishes advisory group on green building policy
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Story
Published on:
2 Jul 2013
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The checkerboard floors of the Delaware State Senate were busy with activity well after midnight on June 30—yes, Sunday night—during the final hours of the 2013 legislative session. The Legislature considered a wide range of measures this spring, and it decided this past weekend to also establish a new committee to advise the state on green building policy.
USGBC membership says YES to LEED v4
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Announcement
Published on:
2 Jul 2013
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#LEEDWorks – the green building community has spoken
Category:
Announcement
Published on:
2 Jul 2013
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LEED works. It’s working to protect the environment. It’s working to save you money. It’s working to build better and stronger communities. And it works because of you.
Today, because of your work, LEED takes a significant step forward in its critical role of driving a more sustainable built environment. With the overwhelming passage of LEED v4, our community once again embraced leadership and paved the way for the next generation of green building.
USGBC’s LEED v4 Passes Ballot and Will Launch This Fall
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The newest version of the LEED® green building rating system moves toward an official market launch at Greenbuild
The race to fortify our nation’s infrastructure
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Story
Published on:
1 Jul 2013
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Will Congress get a bill across the finish line, or will cities and states continue it alone?
The nation’s infrastructure—what I’ve called the bones of our economy—is foundational to a strong and sustainable America.
New Options in LEED Address Unique Challenges Posed by European Built Environment
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Solutions for Europe developed by European technical experts.read more
Leaders gather to envision the future of education
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On June 19, the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council gathered leaders, stakeholders and advocates from 30 education-related organizations to env…
Friday Roundup: Energy efficient Empire State Building, existing buildings, EBie Awards
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Here’s our weekly collection of green building clips:
Empire State Bldg’s energy savings beat forecast, Crain’s New York Business. The LEED Gold-certified New York City landmark saved $2.3 million on its energy costs in 2012 and $2.4 million in 2011, topping anticipated savings by 4% and 5%, respectively.
USGBC to Offer Free Certification for First Platinum Projects to Use Next Generation of LEED
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Washington, D.C. — (June 28, 2013) — In an effort to accelerate sustainable development around the world, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), creators…