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WASHINGTON, DC (Dec. 5, 2013) – Today, President Obama signed a memorandum directing the federal government to consume 20 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020, more than double the current level.
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Posts in the Policy and Advocacy category:
USGBC collaborates with DOE in launch of Better Buildings Accelerators
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Event
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4 Dec 2013
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Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Energy announced three Better Buildings Accelerator programs. USGBC Senior Vice President of Global Policy and Law Roger Plat…
Importance of Green Buildings Stressed by Business and Industry at UN Climate Negotiations
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18 Nov 2013
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Globally, buildings account for 40% of energy use, 38% of greenhouse gas emissions, 12% of potable water and 20% of solid waste streams in developed countries…
LEEDworksOH
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In Ohio, we’re proud to be number one in the nation for green schools, thanks to our state’s commitment to use the LEED green building rating system for new public facilities, including schools. LEED is the preem…
Vote for Volunteer IMPACT! Cool Roofs & Healthy Products
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Contest
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14 Nov 2013
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Voting is now open for the Malcolm Lewis IMPACT! Award, a prestigious award that recognizes a high-impact, volunteer driven project that contributes to USGB…
Gov. O’Malley launches innovative challenge to spur Maryland building efficiency
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The list of benefits from Maryland’s building energy efficiency programs feels a little like a MasterCard commercial. These programs have led to an investment of nearly $200 million, attracted more than 42,000 particip…
Vote for Volunteer IMPACT! Stories of building green in faith communities
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Voting is now open for the Malcolm Lewis IMPACT! Award, a prestigious award that recognizes a high-impact, volunteer driven project that contributes to USGBC’s vision of green buildings for all within a generation. Thi…
Focus on efficiency in affordable housing at BPC Housing Policy Forum
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Event
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11 Nov 2013
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Vote for Volunteer IMPACT! – Green Schools from San Bernardino to Detroit
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Voting is now open for the Malcolm Lewis IMPACT! Award, a prestigious award that recognizes a high-impact, volunteer driven project that contributes to USGBC’s vision of green buildings for all within a generation. Thi…
Nearly 60,000 Global LEED Green Building Projects Span 10.6 Billion Square Feet: New Report from USGBC with Introduction from Boston Mayor Menino
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Canada, India, China, UAE and Brazil lead with highest number of LEED projects outside the U.S.read more