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Green Standards

• California Adopts Nation's First Green Building Code

  Residential requirements, which go into effect in 2011, include water-conserving fixtures, smart irrigation controllers, and jobsite waste reduction.

• Recycled Rainwater Is Irrigating More Atlanta-Area Communities

  Ashton Woods Homes’ newest neighborhood will include a catchment and distribution system.

• ten green building predictions for 2010

  Smart energy management, home energy labeling, water conservation, calculating carbon footprints, and zero-energy homes will be among the top trends to emerge this year.

• EPA WaterSense for Homes Finalized

  Homes certified under the program will use 20% less water.

• UL to Offer Category-Specific Green Product Standards

  Certifications—based on life-cycle analysis—will provide third-party assurance to buyers.

• The Week in Green

  A roundup of green building news, including Kansas City’s Green Impact Zone and the USGBC’s new Affiliate program.

• USGBC Initiative Expands LEED for Homes Resources

  Two regional green building groups have signed on as participants in a new USGBC initiative.

• Case Study: Austin Home Achieves Top Ratings in Three Green Building Programs

  Super-efficient construction, careful planning bring certifications from LEED, NAHB, Austin Energy, and Energy Star.

• California’s Green Building Code Seen as a ‘Good Balance’ for Builders

  Associations respond favorably to the water-focused code, which went into effect Aug. 1.

• The Week in Green: Aug. 8-14

  A roundup of green building news for the week of Aug. 8-14, including California’s new green building code and legislation that would give rebates for building products and materials.