Monthly Archives: August 2010

The EPA finalized their Conditions and Criteria for ENERGY STAR program

The EPA finalized their Conditions and Criteria for Recognition of Certification Bodies (CB) for the ENERGY STAR program. An application for EPA recognition of CBs will be available on the energystar.gov website in the coming weeks. In the new ENERGY … Continue reading

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Government Funding for Energy Efficient Buildings.

A report released by BOMA and USGBC states that the Obama administration is authorized to use more than 30 existing federal programs worth approximately $72 billion to enhance efficiency in commercial buildings and multi-family housing – with no new legislation … Continue reading

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Conference of Mayors adopts IgCC

The US Conference of Mayors say they support a mandatory International Green Construction Code, which is being developed by ICC with input from AIA. The first Public Draft, version 1.0 has been released. Public comments on the first draft are … Continue reading

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The 2011 revision process for Title 24 in California has begun.

The 2011 revision process for Title 24 in California has begun. On April 13, the Title 24 Residential Envelope Stakeholder Meeting was held.  The topics that were discussed included cool roof provisions and other residential energy components.   According to the … Continue reading

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LEED for Neighborhood Development.

LEED for Neighborhood Development has been launched to encourage development within or near existing communities and/or public infrastructure in order to reduce the environmental impacts of sprawl.  The new rating system was developed in cooperation with USGBC, Natural Resources Defense … Continue reading

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