Monthly Archives: May 2009

New version of the LEED Green Building Rating System

Posted on May 8, 2009 by admin

The USGBC has released the LEED regional credits as part of LEED 2009, the new version of the LEED Green Building Rating System. These LEED credits encourage that specific regional environmental priorities be addressed when it comes to the design, … Continue reading →

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Environmental Claims Validation (ECV) program

Posted on May 8, 2009 by admin

Underwriters Laboratory will be starting their new Environmental Claims Validation (ECV) program, whereby manufacturers can verify claims related to green or sustainability issues. UL states that these claims are often subject to greenwashing – exaggeration, distortion or lying.  “If the … Continue reading →

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ASHRAE News

Posted on May 8, 2009 by admin

At the recent ASHRAE meeting in Atlanta, Mr. Jeff Littleton, ASHRAE Executive Vice President, stressed the importance of Standard 90.1-2010 edition achieving a 30% increase in stringency. There is some concern that the draft of the 2010 standard may come … Continue reading →

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ASTM News

Posted on May 8, 2009 by admin

ASTM International has formed Committee E60 on Sustainability.  This new standards development initiative resulted from the efforts of the US EPA and industry stakeholders who share goals for global sustainability standards.  Committee E60 is taking over ownership of “sustainability” standards … Continue reading →

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