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GreenerBuildings News: April 10, 2008
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Welcome to the latest edition of GreenerBuildings News. We are committed
to bringing you the latest information and resources on the full
spectrum of environmental issues related to buildings and facilities.
Log on to http://www.GreenerBuildings.com for more up-to-date news,
tools, case studies, and other resources related to greener building
practices.

A full-color, graphic version of this newsletter is available online at:
http://www.greenerbuildings.com/enewsletter

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Southern California Edison Plans Country's Largest Solar Project
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55814
The utility aims to cover 65 million square feet of rooftops in southern
California with enough solar panels to generate 250 megawatts of electricity.
Planned to start in August, the utility hopes to install one megawatt a week
over the next five years.

Going Green: Panelists Discuss Trends, Challenges
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55868
Every year, the Industrial and Office Real Estate Brokers Association of the New
York Metropolitan Area showcases the projects of dozens of regional developers
and includes a panel discussion on a pressing industry issue. This year, it was
going green.

Parking Structure Serves as Unexpected Spot for Green Building Practices
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55861
What may be viewed as an unlikely candidate for green accolades, a parking
structure in in this Southern California city has pushed the envelope toward
sustainability.

Interactive Tool from Siemens Helps Users Visualize Building Energy Consumption
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55808
The GreenTouchScreen, which can also be used as an educational tool, translates
numerical building operational data into visual information to reveal the amount
of energy being used, the amount saved over time and associated greenhouse gas
emissions.

DuPont Teams with TERI to Promote Green Building in India
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55849
DuPont signed a memorandum of understanding with The Energy and Resources
Institute to promote green building in India.

Green Roofs' Benefits Detailed at Construction Industry Gathering
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55839
Dramatic reductions in energy use and costs, as well as supporting biodiversity,
reducing flooding and combating climate change were among the benefits touted at
a seminar organized by CIRIA.

First Green Bank to Cater to Eco-Friendly Projects
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55828
A new bank in Central Florida plans to specialize in services for
environmentally friendly businesses and building projects.

CoStar Study Finds Higher Demand, Rent Prices for Green Buildings
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55817
A comparison of similar green (LEED certified or Energy Star labeled) and
non-green buildings finds that the greener options are in higher demand, have
higher occupancy rates, charge more for rent and sell at higher prices.

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Meeting Green: The Office Equipment Industry's Guide to Managing Product
Emissions
http://greenerbuildings.com/tool_detail.cfm?LinkAdvID=97590
This report serves as a manufacturer’s user guide for understanding the types of
indoor contaminants emitted from electronic office equipment and the health
impacts associated with chemical and particulate emissions.

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Built to Last: Measuring the Life Cycle of a Facility
By Sarah Fister Gale
http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55870
Unlike individual products that have well-defined shelf lives, buildings stand
for decades and endure climatic extremes, making it difficult to execute life
cycle assessments. The arsenal of tools to perform LCAs is expanding to meet the
growing interest in a concept that allows architects to take a long-term
approach to sustainability.

Bush Energy Bill Taps GSA to Green the Building Industry
By Andrew Burr
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55802
Federal influence on sustainable real estate practices in the private sector is
poised to increase considerably as government officials begin implementing
measures from the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007, signed
into law by President Bush in December.

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Ecocity World Summit
http://greenerbuildings.com/event_detail.cfm?LinkAdvID=92134

Host: Ecocity Builders
Date: April 22-26, 2008
Location: San Francisco, Calif.

Ecocity World Summit 2008 will bring together the key innovators, decision
makers, technologists, businesses and organizations shaping the conversation
around ecological and sustainable city, town and village design, planning and
development.

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GreenerBuildings News: March 27, 2008
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Welcome to the latest edition of GreenerBuildings News. We are committed
to bringing you the latest information and resources on the full
spectrum of environmental issues related to buildings and facilities.
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tools, case studies, and other resources related to greener building
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TIAA-CREF to Improve Energy Efficiency of its Portfolio by 10 Percent
The institutional real estate investor plans to improve the energy efficiency of
its portfolio, which consists of 43 million square feet of office buildings and
other properties, by 2010.

German Parliament Heading for 100 Percent Renewable Power
The German Reichstag is set to become the first parliamentary building in the
world to use only renewable energy.

Wal-Mart's Latest Green Store Slashes Energy Use
Wal-Mart unveiled a new store prototype Tuesday that will use nearly half as
much energy as a conventional Supercenter. Its HE.5 prototype is the first to be
designed around a specific climate.

San Francisco Officials Move Green Building Codes Forward
The city is on its way to imposing the strictest green building codes for new
large construction and renovation.

Travelers Expands Property Coverage to Support Green Building
The insurance company is now one of many to promote the use of green building
alternatives when rebuilding.

CU-Boulder Researchers Turning Waste Into Building Materials
Architecture researchers at the university are using cellulose -- paper,
cardboard and wood waste -- to create high-performance building panels.

Green Building is Best Bet for CO2 Cuts in N. America: Report
A report from a trinational group says green building can cut carbon emissions
fastest and most effectively, but also warns about what barriers are holding
back widespread acceptance of green building.

Energy Star Developing Data Center Rating
Dozens of companies and organizations are helping create an Energy Star rating
to provide standards and benchmarks for data centers.

New Regs Aim to Control Construction Waste
All construction projects in England costing more than £300,000 will soon need
plans setting out how building materials and other waste products will be
removed from the site.

San Diego State University Offers Green Building Education Online
A new online course at San Diego State University offers training on green
construction and design.

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GreenerBuildings News: March 13, 2008
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Welcome to the latest edition of GreenerBuildings News. We are committed
to bringing you the latest information and resources on the full
spectrum of environmental issues related to buildings and facilities.
Log on to http://www.GreenerBuildings.com for more up-to-date news,
tools, case studies, and other resources related to greener building
practices.

A full-color, graphic version of this newsletter is available online at:
http://www.greenerbuildings.com/enewsletter

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SMBs Save Energy and $700K
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55695
More than 2,500 businesses in a suburb southeast of San Francisco participated
in an energy efficiency program that will save one megawatt of energy annually.
That translates to roughly $700,000 a year in energy savings.

New Software Helps Companies Control Energy and Emissions
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55705
PeopleCube and Building Sustainability Ltd. have joined forces to offer software
that will help companies better manage their energy consumption and greenhouse
gas emissions.

AMB Opens Southeast's First LEED Industrial Building in Port of Savannah
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55718
The real estate investment company's 347,000 square foot facility will be
certified to LEED-Silver levels, and is the first building in a planned green
business park at the fast-growing shipping facility.

ACE USA Offers Green Restoration Policy
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55694
The insurance company is now one of many to allow certain policyholders to
upgrade their buildings in environmentally friendly ways after being damaged.

Insurance Company Adds Eco-Friendly Coverage for Commercial Buildings
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55674
Lexington Insurance Company's Upgrade to Green coverage now applies to
commercial buildings, allowing sites to meet green building standards.

London Aims for a 25 Percent Energy Cut in Public Buildings
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55662
Through the Clinton Climate Initiative, London is partnering with energy service
companies to reduce the energy use of its public buildings.

ICC to Develop Green Building Certification
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55686
The International Code Council will unveil a certification program to ensure
that code officials understand the application of green building technologies.

Summit Boasts Green Real Estate Opportunities
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55698
The most cost-effective ways to use green building practices and available
incentives for sustainability were some of the topics at the 2008 Green Real
Estate Summit.

New Green Building Classes Added in Pacific Northwest
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55683
A Pacific Northwest green building group will add a nine-month certification
course to the newly formed Cascadia Sustainability Academy.

Calif. Awards Green Schools Grant
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55670
California's State Allocation Board issued the first award under the High
Performance Incentive Grant program aimed at encouraging green building
practices in schools.

CarbonLite Programme Boosts Low Energy Building
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55659
CarbonLite offers resources and assistance in building low-energy and low-carbon
residential and commercial buildings.

U.K. Group Helps Builders Meet and Exceed Waste Legislation
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55653
The Waste & Resource Action Program is offering a free template for Site Waste
Management Plans, which will soon be mandatory for construction, as well as best
practices for cutting waste.

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Users' Guide to Green Performance Contracting
http://greenerbuildings.com/tool_detail.cfm?LinkAdvID=97382
This guide from the Leonardo Academy addresses how all interested parties can
bring sustainability into performance contracting.

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How BIM and Green Tech Will Change the Construction Industry
By Scott Boutwell
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55702
Building Information Modeling, coupled with an array of alternative energy and
green building technologies, is quickly changing how construction and
renovations happen, and bringing high performance buildings to a new level.

LEED Certifi-able vs. LEED Certified
Simi Hoque, Environmental Design + Construction
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55720
In Boston, a new code requires all new construction over 50,000 square feet be
LEED certifiable (note the suffix), which is a little like saying that buildings
must be greenish. The code's stipulation of certifiable is a missed opportunity,
a weak gesture by city leaders to promote sustainable development in Boston.

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Ecobuilding 2008
http://greenerbuildings.com/event_detail.cfm?LinkAdvID=94969

Host: ANAB-Brasil
Date: May 23-25, 2008
Location: Paulista University/Sao Paulo/SP/Brazil

The conference is designed to enlarge the knowledge and discussion national and
international level on sustainable construction and design, since the basic
concepts up to the most advanced and contemporary architecture.

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=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= GREENERBUILDINGS AND YOU =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

We'd like your feedback, questions, and ideas. Got a resource, tip, or
tool you'd like to share with others? Please write to
GreenerBuildings@GreenerWorldMedia.com, or click on the "Contact" link
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We'll look forward to hearing from you.

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GreenerBuildings News: February 28, 2008
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Welcome to the latest edition of GreenerBuildings News. We are committed
to bringing you the latest information and resources on the full
spectrum of environmental issues related to buildings and facilities.
Log on to http://www.GreenerBuildings.com for more up-to-date news,
tools, case studies, and other resources related to greener building
practices.

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http://www.greenerbuildings.com/enewsletter

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Over 40 Facilities Join EPA's Performance Track, Add New Environmental Goals
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?Page=1&NewsID=55648
Forty-two facilities have made goals ranging from reducing carbon emissions to
cutting water use as part of the Performance Track program.

U.K. Could Have Zero-Carbon Future
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?Page=1&NewsID=55644
The United Kingdom will reportedly announce this week a call for all future
non-domestic buildings, such as schools, supermarkets and hotels, to be zero
carbon.

Southern California Gas Company Earns Fourth LEED Certification
http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55633
Improvements to its Monterey Park facility's water, lighting and waste recycling
bring the company its fourth LEED certification.

Seattle, Los Angeles Announce Green Building Plans
http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55626
Los Angeles will require all new buildings to meet LEED certification standards,
while offering expedited permits to projects that aim for LEED-silver or higher;
Seattle's plan is more comprehensive, covering existing and new residential and
commercial buildings.

ASLA Creates Climate Policy Recommendations
http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55622
The American Society of Landscape called on Congress to incorporate principles
of sustainable design into future climate change public policy.

Mumbai's Largest Mall Gets Energy Retrofit Through Clinton Climate Initiative
http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55613
The Energy Efficiency Building Retrofit Program, run by the Clinton Climate
Initiative, is helping India's Inorbit Mall cut its energy use.

New BIM Solution from Autodesk Aims to Bring Teams Together for Greener Projects
http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55608
Autodesk unveiled a host of upgrades to its Building Information Modeling suite
of applications at an event last week, allowing architects, engineers and owners
to work together more closely on environmental issues in building projects.

GeoSun Helps Buildings Reduce Emissions
http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55598
A company specializing in renewable energy systems for corporate customers
launched "Zero Solution" Thursday to eliminate energy costs and carbon emissions
from office buildings.

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Doing Good: Business and the Sustainability Challenge
http://greenerbuildings.com/tool_detail.cfm?LinkAdvID=97307
Energy efficiency has become one of company leaders' three most important
priorities when it comes to greening operations, and bringing down energy use in
offices and facilities is a significant way of achieving that goal, according to
this new study.

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Sustainable Facility Management is the Next Wave
By Christopher P. Hodges, The McMorrow Report
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55656
Green buildings have taken off in a major way, but the drive to renovate and
improve the millions of existing commercial buildings has lagged behind. Not for
long: here is what facility managers should expect in the coming months.

When Buildings Talk, People Listen
By Peter Sharer
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55654
The green economy is bristling with new technologies that have to the potential
to lead us into a new sustainable economy, but when people change their
behaviors, change will increase exponentially. New technologies in Building
dashboards -- think a Prius display for your office -- aim to jumpstart
behavioral change.

The Father of LEED Takes on China and India
By Violet Law, Plenty Magazine
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36636
Robert Watson aims to make green building standards global with his
recently-founded enterprise EcoTech International, a consultancy that provides
green technology and project development expertise.

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Ecocity World Summit
http://greenerbuildings.com/event_detail.cfm?LinkAdvID=92134

Host: Ecocity Builders
Date: April 12-26, 2008
Location: San Francisco

Ecocity World Summit 2008 will bring together the key innovators, decision
makers, technologists, businesses and organizations shaping the conversation
around ecological and sustainable city, town and village design, planning and
development.

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=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= GREENERBUILDINGS AND YOU =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

We'd like your feedback, questions, and ideas. Got a resource, tip, or
tool you'd like to share with others? Please write to
GreenerBuildings@GreenerWorldMedia.com, or click on the "Contact" link
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GreenerBuildings News
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Welcome to the latest edition of GreenerBuildings News. We are committed
to bringing you the latest information and resources on the full
spectrum of environmental issues related to buildings and facilities.
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tools, case studies, and other resources related to greener building
practices.

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Creating the Greenest Auto Mechanics on the Block
By Matthew Wheeland
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55562
AAMCO, the auto service chain, launched a green certification program that will
close the loop on waste in certified franchises and promote efficiency at every
step. Matthew Wheeland sat down with AAMCO CEO Todd Leff to learn more, and
discuss some of the challenges the company faced in launching the program.

Xcel Energy, PG&E Among Utilities with Leading Energy Efficiency Programs
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55580
The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy released its second survey
of the country's best utility-based efficiency programs, finding that a handful
of companies are significantly stepping up efforts to reduce their customers'
energy usage.

Over 4,200 Buildings Have Been Energy Star Certified
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55584
The EPA's Energy Star program has certified more than 4,200 office buildings,
supermarkets, schools and other facilities as being highly energy efficient.

CEOs Increasingly Seeing Real Estate as Key to Sustainability Practices
http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55592
Energy efficiency has become one of company leaders' three most important
priorities when it comes to greening operations, and bringing down energy use in
offices and facilities is a significant way of achieving that goal, according to
a new study.

Group Established for Sustainable Courts, Jails
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55577
The Academy of Architecture for Justice established a Sustainable Justice
Committee to promote green design and construction of police stations, courts
and prisons.

New Campus Sustainability Program Launches Comprehensive Push to Green Campuses
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55574
The Sustainability, Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS), developed by
the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, will
bring attention to everything from buildings to food programs to education.

New Green REIT Aims to Make Investing in Sustainable Retrofits Easier
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55560
Green Realty Trust, a new project from real estate investor Rob Hannah, is a new
kind of Real Estate Investment Trust, one that hopes to make it easier to bring
big money to green building retrofit projects.

USGBC Boosts Research Funds, LEED for Homes Network
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=55564
The U.S. Green Building Council has doubled the amount of money it will dedicate
toward research at a time when interest in green building is escalating and its
network of LEED for Homes Providers has multiplied.

Denver Company Donates Insulation for Greening Government Program
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36624
The state government plans to cut its energy use by 20 percent by 2012. To
achieve that goal, the Governor's Energy Office is adding efficient insulation
to its walls and ceiling.

Southern Methodist to Launch Sustainable Design Degree Program
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36621
Bringing together leaders from industry, government and academia, SMU is working
to develop an advanced degree program in sustainable design that combines ideas
from engineering, architecture and technology into a forward-looking Master's
degree program.

Honeywell Helps Hotel and Motel Rooms Become Energy Efficient
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36614
Honeywell plans to retrofit some 12,000 hotel and motel rooms in California to
make them more energy efficient on behalf of a program from PG&E.

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WebEx's Green Guide to the Office
http://greenerbuildings.com/tool_detail.cfm?LinkAdvID=97275
This report looks at the many ways that businesses of all sizes can contribute
to combating climate change, from employee-level recycling programs to solutions
from the IT department like collaborative working.

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=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FEATURED EVENT =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

Cost-Efficient Sustainable Buildings
http://greenerbuildings.com/event_detail.cfm?LinkAdvID=94444

Host: American Business Conferences
Date: April 14-15, 2008
Location: Philadelphia

Come hear the country's leaders in green building examine the specifics of
techniques, technologies and case studies how to maximize both your investment
and your environmental performance, as well as discussing what worked, in what
regions, and why.

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=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= GREENERBUILDINGS AND YOU =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

We'd like your feedback, questions, and ideas. Got a resource, tip, or
tool you'd like to share with others? Please write to
GreenerBuildings@GreenerWorldMedia.com, or click on the "Contact" link
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=-=-=-=-=-=-= JUST RELEASED: STATE OF GREEN BUSINESS 2008 =-=-=-=-=-=-=

In this landmark report, Joel Makower and the editors of GreenBiz.com answer the question: How are U.S. businesses doing in their quest to be more environmentally responsible? It introduces the GreenBiz Index, 20 indicators of progress, tracking the resource use, emissions, and business practices of U.S. companies: carbon, materials, energy, and toxics intensity, clean-tech investments, e-waste recovery, paper use, employee commuting, and more. Download it for free at: http://www.stateofgreenbusiness.com

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Water Management Strategies to Boost the Triple Bottom Line By Tom Ash Smart water management can be a simple improvement to facilities, but one that can help real estate portfolio owners achieve LEED certification, protect and improve property value by eliminating water-related property destruction and liabilities, save costs and improve the environment.

The Importance of Measuring Building Energy Use By Brandi McManus With companies rapidly seeking out every possible way to improve their environmental performance, many are finding that tracking down inefficiencies in building energy use is a quick and easy way to make a noticeable difference.

Clorox and Sierra Club Announce Branding Partnership
The Clorox Company has formed a partnership with the Sierra Club as part of the company's launch of Green Works, a new line of natural cleaning products made from plant-based ingredients.

Three Trends Push Green Building From Niche to Mainstream: Report A new report pins attributes the growth of green building to government initiatives, demand for green residential housing and better sustainable building materials.

CIA Campus Embraces Green Building The CIA is working on its newest, greenest campus, with a vegetated roof, energy- and water-saving measures, and special parking for carpoolers.

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GreenerBuildings News: December 13, 2007
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Welcome to the latest edition of GreenerBuildings News. We are committed
to bringing you the latest information and resources on the full
spectrum of environmental issues related to buildings and facilities.
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tools, case studies, and other resources related to greener building
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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.

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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.

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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

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GreenerBuildings News: November 29, 2007
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Welcome to the latest edition of GreenerBuildings News. We are committed
to bringing you the latest information and resources on the full
spectrum of environmental issues related to buildings and facilities.
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Greening Buildings, One Step at a Time
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?Page=1&NewsID=36319
By Sarah Fister Gale
Small moves toward daily sustainability are a part of a growing trend toward
sustainable facilities management that goes beyond high-profile green
initiatives, such as installing a solar power system or achieving LEED
certification. This trend instead focuses on the daily minutiae of how a
building is operated.

Managing Risk in Green Building Projects
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?Page=1&NewsID=36320
By Tim Corbett
The green buildings boom has opened up a wide market for professionals of all
kinds to begin working on sustainable projects, but with this boom comes a host
of new risks ands expectations that must be considered and managed throughout
the project.

Green Builds a Community
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?Page=1&NewsID=36329
By John Davies, AMR Research
Looking back at the Greenbuild Conference in Chicago gives great hope,
considering how many governments and individuals are quickly and thoroughly
adopting green building principles, and just how big a movement has coalesced
around the goal.

Green Roofs Growing in Popularity, Study Finds
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?Page=1&NewsID=36325
A Michigan State University study recently found that the area covered by green
roofs increased 80 percent in 2006 over the year before. Although use is
spreading, cost remains a barrier.

Chicago Puts Plans in Motion to Green 1,900 Miles of Alleys
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?Page=1&NewsID=36318
The city, which says it has the most alleys of any city in the world, will have
refurbished 46 of its back streets to conserve water and reduce summer heat by
the end of this year, and will gradually improve the rest of the city's alleys.

New Group to run LEED Accredited Professional Program
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?Page=1&NewsID=36289
Starting in January next year, the U.S. Green Building Council will allow a
third party to administer the LEED Accredited Professional program.

Portland Launches New Green Building Hotline
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?Page=1&NewsID=36311
Portland's regional government and surrounding counties unveiled a green
building hotline earlier this month targeting businesses, developers and
residents with information about green materials, renewable energy, energy
efficiency and indoor air quality, among other topics.

Green Building Projects Will Skyrocket in Next Five Years: Survey
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?Page=1&NewsID=36252
Green building as a commercial real estate strategy is gaining traction and will
increase significantly in the next five years, according to a survey published
this month in Real Estate Investor and Retail Traffic magazines.

Largest Chicago Buildings Plan Energy Retrofits
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?Page=1&NewsID=36297
The Sears Tower, the Merchandise Mart and housing buildings will receive
energy-saving improvements through a partnership between the Clinton Climate
Initiative and the city.

USGBC Proposes New LEED Standards for Existing Buildings
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?Page=1&NewsID=36259
The U.S. Green Building Council has announced the newest version of LEED for
Existing Buildings, and the William J. Clinton Presidential Library earns
LEED-EB Platinum Certification.

USGBC Teams With Cities, NGOs for Green Playbook
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36243
The City of Seattle joined the U.S. Green Building Council and more than 20
partners to launch an online resource to help municipalities and counties that
want to explore sustainable building and planning.

Green Cleaning Network Launches Industry Climate Initiative
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36239
At the U.S. Green Building Council's Greenbuild Expo, the nonprofit Green
Cleaning Network joined with eco-consultants the Leonardo Academy to unveil a
plan to help the industrial and institutional cleaning industry reduce and
offset its emissions.

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The Preliminary Standards and Guidelines for Sustainable Landscape Design &
Architecture
http://greenerbuildings.com/tool_detail.cfm?LinkAdvID=94925
This first report from the Sustainable Sites Initiative offers over 200 in-depth
strategies for enhancing the ecosystem services around residential and
commercial building projects.

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Idaho Environmental Summit
http://greenerbuildings.com/event_detail.cfm?LinkAdvID=94967

Host: Idaho GEMStars Program
Date: Dec 11-13, 2007
Location: DoubleTree – Riverside in Boise, Idaho

National, state and tribal professionals, environmental conservation groups,
businesses, academics and citizens will gather for the second, annual Idaho
Environmental Summit.

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GreenerBuildings News: November 2, 2007
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Welcome to the latest edition of GreenerBuildings News. We are committed
to bringing you the latest information and resources on the full
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What GreenBuild Will Bring to Chicago
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36192
World-class speakers, a multitude of sessions on every topic imaginable, awards
ceremonies and product announcements: here's what to expect at next week's
GreenBuild 2007, the country's biggest gathering of green buildings
professionals in a city that's striving to be the greenest of them all.

The Living Building Challenge: How Limits Can Liberate
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?Page=1&NewsID=36124
By Christine Ervin
It's time to embrace the abundance that can flow from nature's limits --
starting with caps on greenhouse gas emissions and moving toward a
carbon-neutral built environment.

Landscape Architects' Report Offers Hundreds of Tips for Sustainable Sites
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36194
The American Society of Landscape Architects yesterday released a comprehensive
report from its Sustainable Sites Initiative, giving a snapshot of the many ways
that architects, designers and facility managers can enhance how well their
sites fit into surrounding ecosystems, provide cleaner air and water, and reduce
the impact of climate change.

Berkeley to Vote on Making Home Solar Projects Easier
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36191
The city of Berkeley could be the first in the U.S. to subsidize solar panels
for homeowners and businesses in exchange for an add-on tax hike paid over 20
years.

Motel 6 Retrofitting Thousands of Rooms for Energy Savings
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36127
Motel 6 will team with Honeywell and Pacific Gas and Electric Co. to install
sensors that shut off heating and air conditioning when units are empty.

Corporations Are Embracing Green Real Estate, Survey Finds
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36175
Nearly 80 percent of industry leaders say sustainability is a major issue for
today's businesses, and are willing to pay a premium to achieve it, according to
a survey from CoreNet Global and Jones Lang LaSalle.

GE Develops 'Eco-Dashboard' for Homeowners
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36183
General Electric Co. will introduce residential control panels in December to
help homeowners control water and power usage.

New Resource Bank Lands $10M Investment from State of Calif. for Green Projects
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36134
The state's treasurer announced the creation of a $10 million investment account
to finance green building and energy-efficiency projects around the state.

JCPenney Earns First Energy Star Rating for Four Retail Stores
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36184
The company's stores in Washington state are the first to receive the U.S. EPA's
retail Energy Star rating for their energy efficiency and other environmental
improvements.

New Online Resource Targets Green Contractors
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36164
A project launched by the Mechanical Contractors Association of America this
week aims to ma ke it easy for building professionals to learn about green
practices, and for green experts to deepen their knowledge and contacts.

German Team Wins Solar Decathlon; Maryland, Santa Clara Also in Top Three
http://greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=36141
Germany's Technische Universität Darmstadt won the overall top score in the U.S.
Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon competition on the National Mall in
Washington, followed by the University of Maryland in second place and Santa
Clara University in third.

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Sustainable Procurement of Wood and Paper-based Products
http://greenerbuildings.com/tool_detail.cfm?LinkAdvID=94521
This report, a joint project between WRI and the WBCSD, helps organizations of
all sizes find their place in ensuring the sustainability of the earth's forest
resources by studying the long-term impacts of forestry goods.

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Ecobuild Fall and AEC-ST Fall
http://greenerbuildings.com/event_detail.cfm?LinkAdvID=77366

Host: Ecobuild America
Date: Dec 10-13, 2007
Location: Washington, D.C.

Ecobuild Fall and AEC-ST Fall covers green building, sustainable design,
renewable energy, environmental planning processes and information collaboration
strategies for commercial, industrial, institutional and residential
construction.

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