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GreenerBuildings News: December 13, 2007
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Welcome to the latest edition of GreenerBuildings News. We are committed
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=-=-=-=-=-=-= THE LATEST NEWS & FEATURES =-=-=-=-=-=-=
Finding the Financing for Your Green Building Project
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36362
By Tilde Herrera
There's no doubt that the sub-prime residential mortgage crisis has cast a
shadow over the economy. But the market remains favorable for commercial green
building projects, according to Leanne Tobias, whom spoke to GreenBiz Radio
about financing opportunities.
The 'Real Economics' Behind the Paradigm Shift to Green Hotels
By Jim Butler, Green Lodging News
http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?Page=1&NewsID=36397
What are the real economics behind green hotel development, conversion and
operation? Is this the time to go green? Can you afford to wait? Here are some
solidly documented answers based on substantial and reliable studies. The
answers may surprise you.
Green Building Programs Expanded by 400 Percent in Four Years: Survey
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36345
The number of cities in the U.S. with green building programs grew from 22 to 92
between 2003 and 2007, according to a study conducted by the American Institute
of Architects.
AIG Environmental Adds Financial Incentives for Building Green
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36398
The environmental arm of insurance company American International Group has
announced the Sustain-a-Build program, offering insurance policy discounts for
LEED-certified green building projects.
Tenants Willing to Pay More for Green Building: Report
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36374
A recent report suggests that energy efficient buildings commanded higher
occupancy and rental rates while sales process were as much as 30 percent higher
per square foot. To boot, operating expenses were lower.
New Life Cycle Assessment Tool for Buildings Unveiled
http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?Page=1&NewsID=36388
The EcoCalculator Version 2.3 was commissioned by the Green Building Initiative
for use in its Green Globes assessment and rating system.
Historic Performance Venue Given $1 Million Grant for Green Building
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36391
Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse in Berkeley, Calif., has been awarded a $1.1
million grant to help fund its new, greener location.
Green Building Initiatives Among $11.2 Million in Pa. Grants
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36379
Geothermal, solar and wind installations are among the 24 projects in
Pennsylvania that will receive a total of $11.2 million state grants.
ISO Creates Standard for Sustainable Building
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36364
The International Organization for Standardization has developed a new standard
aimed at sustainable building.
LEED-Healthcare Teams With Green Guide
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36356
The U.S. Green Building Council and the Green Guide for Health Care will work
together on greening health care building.
REI Goes Green With Expansion
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36337
The outdoor gear retailer is expanding its East Coast operations and
implementing a handful of green building practices for its new facility.
MORE OF THE LATEST NEWS... http://greenerbuildings.com/news.cfm
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TOOLS & RESOURCES =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Does Green Pay Off?
http://greenerbuildings.com/tool_detail.cfm?LinkAdvID=95722
This preliminary research evaluates the rent and value differentials of
energy-efficient buildings at the national level.
EcoBroker
http://greenerbuildings.com/tool_detail.cfm?LinkAdvID=95754
This online resource offers trainings for green real estate brokers, a directory
of green building service and product providers, and other tools for green
building professionals.
Chicago's Green Alley Project Handbook
http://greenerbuildings.com/tool_detail.cfm?LinkAdvID=95080
This report outlines Chicago's effort to green all 1,900 miles of its alleyways,
reducing water, air and light pollution while recharging and purifying
groundwater supplies.
MORE TOOLS & RESOURCES... http://www.greenerbuildings.com/tools.cfm
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FEATURED EVENT =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Cost-Efficient Sustainable Buildings
http://www.greenerbuildings.com/event_detail.cfm?LinkAdvID=94444
Date: April 14-15, 2008
Location: Philadelphia, Penn.
This conference will focus on technologies, techniques and strategies to build
green, energy efficient buildings cost-effectively
MORE EVENTS . . . http://www.greenerbuildings.com/search_events.cfm
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