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ENERGY-EFFICIENCY LOAN FINANCING CARRIES LOW INVESTMENT RISK: ACEEE REPORT
Oct 7, 2011
A review of 24 energy-efficiency loan programs found default rates ranging from 0 percent to 3 percent throughout the life of the financing program, a range that the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy characterized as "extremely low."
ENERGY STAR HOMES GRABS INCREASING SHARE OF MARKET FOR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES
Oct 7, 2011
One-quarter of all single-family homes built nationally in 2010 earned the federal Energy Star designation, up from 21 percent the previous year.
DEMAND FOR GREEN BUILDING MATERIALS EXPECTED TO SKYROCKET
Sep 2, 2011
The Freedonia Group believes that the largest value gain over the next five years will come from concrete products bearing recycled content, such as fly ash and blast furnace slag.
JURISDICTIONS CONSIDERING ENERGY-TRANSPARENCY POLICIES SHOULD TAKE PROACTIVE STEPS: REPORT
Aug 16, 2011
The advice comes as energy-transparency policies are drawing interest from states and cities across the United States. Jurisdictions have adopted building energy rating and disclosure laws in the states of Washington and California as well as in the cities of Austin, Texas; New York City; San Francisco; Seattle; and Washington, D.C. Worldwide, about 50 national, regional, and local governments have such policies in place for commercial buildings.
RESULTS OF PILOT PROJECT ON HOME ENERGY USE REVEALED
Aug 16, 2011
A survey of 500 people participanting in a smart meter In-Home Display pilot program indicates widespread change in their electricity consumption behavior as a result of the energy use data they accessed on their in-home displays.
ICC TO DEVELOP GUIDELINE FOR BUILDING COMMISSIONING
May 16, 2011
A committee of global industry leaders and technical experts will be appointed to develop the guideline.
THE PRINCETON REVIEW, USGBC RELEASE GUIDE TO 311 GREEN COLLEGES
May 2, 2011
The guide profiles 308 institutions of higher education in the United States and three in Canada that have demonstrated "notable commitments to sustainability in their academic offerings, campus infrastructure, activities, and career preparation," according to the organizations.
AIA TO RELEASE GUIDE FOR SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS NEXT MONTH
Apr 14, 2011
The guide was developed to assist users of AIA contract documents in understanding contractual considerations unique to sustainable design and construction projects.
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