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Green Standards

• Proposed LEED Language Expands Recognition of Certified Lumber

  If adopted, the revision will allow products from multiple certification bodies to qualify for points under the LEED rating system.

• EPA, Texas Builders Partner on Storm-Water Education

  Agreement provides storm-water pollution prevention training, certification to Lone Star builders.

• The Week in Green: July 21-25

  A roundup of green building news for the week of July 21-25, including tough energy targets in Florida and young poets speak out against environmental injustice.

• Study Shows Americans Seek Energy Savings and Improved Indoor Air Quality

  Americans are increasingly demanding lower energy costs, healthier living, and improved indoor air quality–particularly those earning less than $75,000, according to findings from a survey conducted by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and McGraw-Hill Construction.

• California Raises Standards for Green Commercial Buildings

  New codes seek to reduce energy and water use, but fall short of what environmentalists wanted.

• Jones Lang LaSalle Acquires Green Globes Developer

  Green Building Initiative retains U.S. development and distribution rights of sustainability-measurement system.

• AIA Study Reveals More Counties Implementing Green Building Regulations

  AIA study reveals a nearly 400% increase in counties with laws mandating or incentivizing green building.

• Hundreds Achieve NAHB's Certified Green Professional Status

  NAHB’s program certifies 800 pros in its first five months.

• EPA Developing WaterSense Program for Homes

  Homes achieving the specification will use 20% less water than standard new houses.

• California Builder Joins DOE Energy-Saving Home Builders Challenge

  The Grupe Co. is one of 150 builders committed to collectively building 220,000 high-performance homes by 2012.