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July 5, 2013: Walgreens to Expand Solar to an Additional 200 Stores

Solar Rollout Positions Walgreens as Leading Retailer in Number of Solar Installations

July 5, 2013

Walgreens, together with Chicago-based solar developer SoCore Energy, announced they will build more than 200 new solar installations at Walgreens drugstores throughout California, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York.

May 30, 2013: Papers Sought for Buildings in Developing Economies Conference

Conference Addresses the Challenges Developing Countries Face in Sustainable Construction

May 30, 2013

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ASHRAE has announced that papers are being sought for a conference focused on the design, construction, and operation of buildings in developing economies.

Attaining a Green Building with Good Indoor Air Quality

Karthik Guduru

May 21, 2013

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Green buildings are the new trend in today’s market. One of the most successful ways of getting a better rating for your green building is by maintaining good indoor air quality.

May 9, 2013: Building Receives Award for Quantifiable Green Results

May 9, 2013

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The Matarozzi/Pelsinger Multi-Use Building in San Francisco is the inaugural recipient of the Top Ten Plus award, recognizing it for the quantifiable metrics that demonstrate the true impact its sustainable design has achieved.

George W. Bush Presidential Center Certified LEED Platinum

May 6, 2013

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The new George W. Bush Presidential Center has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, its highest level of certification. It is the first presidential library to earn LEED Platinum certification for new construction.

April 25, 2013: Linstroth Named Co-Chair of Green Affordable Housing Campaign

April 25, 2013

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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has appointed Tommy Linstroth, owner and founder of Savannah, Ga.-based Trident Sustainability Group, a sustainability and green building consulting firm, as a 2013 co-chair for its Value Healthy and Efficient Affordable Housing advocacy campaign.

April 22, 2013: California Net-Zero-Energy, Zero-Combustion Home Dedicated

April 22, 2013

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The owners of the Green Idea House — Southern California’s first net-zero-energy, zero-combustion home — hosted a public dedication ceremony at the Hermosa Beach residence. The home is a case study for Southern California Edison’s Net Zero Energy Initiative.

Seth Rosser, United Energy conservation coordinator, measures insulation as part of an energy audit. Home-performance contracting is being heralded as "the next big thing"Â by many contractors.

Home Performance Contracting: A Growing Opportunity

Joanna R. Turpin

April 15, 2013

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Many believe home performance contracting (HPC) is on deck as the next big thing for HVACR contractors. And, while customers may not yet be aware of the term, once they understand that the practice may grant better comfort and safety, in addition to cost savings, many are quick to embrace the idea.

GSA Completes Restoration of Hipolito Federal Building

April 8, 2013

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The General Services Administration (GSA) has completed the restoration of the Hipolito Garcia Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in San Antonio. The renovated building is expected to achieve a 38.8 percent reduction in energy usage, which will result in energy cost savings of approximately $87,515 per year.

Geothermal Keeps the Inn Quiet

February 11, 2013

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With a nod to its surroundings, The Carneros Inn was conceptualized in 1998 to incorporate natural beauty while ensuring sustainability through a number of ecologically minded design and construction principles.