Monthly Archives: May 2010

30 federal programs worth $72 billion that could improve energy efficiency

A new report from the USGBC describes more than 30 federal programs worth $72 billion that could improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings and multi-family housing.    The report suggests that the federal government is not utilizing these programs to their … Continue reading

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Home Energy Labeling

The Energy Performance Score index provides homeowners with energy consumption and carbon emission scores. The EPS software uses in-home measurements, diagnostic data and utility energy source data to calculate the scores. The DOE has reportedly targeted October 2010 as the … Continue reading

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Ten Locations Devoted to Green

The Building Codes Assistance Project (BECAP) has launched a campaign to recognize 10 states and localities that demonstrate a commitment toward energy efficient buildings.  BCAP is looking at those regions that have adopted the IECC code and ASHRAE 90.1 standard, … Continue reading

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AIA Introduces New 2030 Information

For the third straight month, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) has gone up. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate 9- to 12-month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute … Continue reading

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Green Products Innovation Institute (GPII) Formed

On May 20, California announced the formation of the first-in-the-nation, non-profit Green Products Innovation Institute (GPII). The Institute will be headquartered in San Francisco, California and dedicated to developing comprehensive chemical standards for every day products that are safe and … Continue reading

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Green Building Products Coalition

The Construction Specifications Institute, EPA and GreenBlue organization are attempting to form a new organization called Green Building Products Coalition.  An organizational meeting was held in conjunction with the CONSTRUCT convention in Philadelphia on May 11, 2010.  Over 100 industry … Continue reading

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PACE in California

California has enacted legislation that will establish a statewide program for the retrofit loan option known as PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy).  The legislation establishes a PACE Reserve program enabling businesses and homeowners to make energy improvements through lower financing … Continue reading

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Must now submit complete lab reports

The EPA and DOE announced that participants in the ENERGY STAR program must now submit complete lab reports and results for review by the EPA and be granted product approval prior to carrying the label. This requirement is not specific … Continue reading

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