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Flooring Manufacturers Recognized for Green Strides

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:02:41 EST

July 29--DALTON GA.

Three-Quarters of Chicago-Area Residents Say They Are Living Greener

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:02:45 EST

July 29--From his bucolic farm on the south side of Naperville, Steve Tiwald can see the imprint of the country's "green movement" on the faces of eager patrons as they arrive each week to collect their boxes of tomatoes, spinach and summer squash.

Survey Names Stars of Sustainability

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:20:08 EST

The 2010 DesignIntelligence Sustainable Design Survey identifies role models of sustainable design and tracks how architecture/engineering/construction firms are applying sustainability in their practice.

Energy Star to Raise Gas Water Heater Criteria

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:12:39 EST

This fall, the EPA program will increase its minimum Energy Factor for gas storage water heaters from 0.62 to 0.67.

Design Competition Challenges Architects to Create Sustainable, Safe Housing for Disaster Victims

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:02:59 EST

Kit homes were designed using the same set of materials, each of which fits into a single shipping container for easy transport to disaster sites.

River Falls, Wis., Residents Offered Solar Installation Loans

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:03:15 EST

July 22--River Falls has launched a program to encourage homeowners and businesses to install solar energy systems.

The Week in Green: July 17-23

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:23:44 EST

A roundup of green building news including increasing risk to U.S. water supplies and the first Passive House retrofit in the country.

Case Study: Tampa House Built to Sustainable and Storm-Resistant Standards

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:53:45 EST

High-performance Florida home meets requirements of the National Green Building Standard and the Florida Green Building Coalition, as well as achieving a Fortified for Safer Living designation.

Green Jobs for the Next Decade

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:58:12 EST

Since sustainable agriculture requires small-scale, local, organic methods rather than petroleum-based machines and fertilizers, there is a huge need for more farmers.

Broker Offering Solar Education, Discounts to Homes and Small Businesses in Philadelphia

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 03:03:35 EST

July 19--Is going solar proving too daunting -- with too many installers to choose from, reliability hard to judge, and prices all over the place?

Solar Energy on the Rise in Ohio

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 03:03:36 EST

July 18--From the ground, the 80 acres of solar panels seem to go on forever, arranged in rows like the cornfield that used to be here.

Oneonta, N.Y., Solar Installers Face Red Tape

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 03:03:37 EST

July 17--WEST ONEONTA -- Solar energy installers say they are encountering red tape in the town of Oneonta and some other area communities.

The Week in Green: July 10-16

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:48:47 EST

A roundup of green building news including the Building Star program for apartment retrofits and Toll Bros.’ new solar home community.

Smart Meters Alone Not Enough to Reduce Homeowners' Energy Use

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:34:47 EST

Study shows that smart metering has the greatest impact when combined with systems that display real-time information to the home.

High-End Prefab Home Purveyor Launches More Affordable Collection

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:28:26 EST

Marmol Radziner says new Locomo modular line will have fewer bells and whistles.

Boise Teens Construct Nation's First Student-Built LEED Home

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:03:26 EST

James Cupps, first year Construction Trades Instructor at Boise School District's Dennis Technical Education Center, received a state grant to develop construction training programs in new energy infrastructures.

N.C. Advocacy Group Says Solar Power Costs Less Than Nuclear

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:03:31 EST

July 09--A Durham advocacy group contends that solar power already is cheaper than electricity generated by new nuclear plants and will be cheaper still.

Small Is the New Big at Parade of Homes in Washington

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:03:33 EST

July 08--When it comes to new houses, "sustainable" and "energy efficient" are the latest terms for style and luxury.

Alex Wilson Selected for the 2010 Hanley Award for Vision and Leadership in Sustainable Housing

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:10:32 EST

Annual $50,000 award from The Hanley Foundation and EcoHome recognizes visionary environmental building editor, educator, and advocate.

AIA Issues New Software to Help Firms Perform Energy Modeling

Fri, 9 Jul 2010 02:56:27 EST

Reporting tool advances the group’s goal of achieving carbon-neutral buildings by 2030.