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Seattle Study: Green Homes Save Twice As Much Energy As Anticipated

by YijunW

In Seattle, a 2017 study compared projected with actual electricity usage in-home meeting Washington's green certification -- Built Green*. The research showed that certified homes used up to 40 perce…

Filed under: Energy,

0 replies | 929 views | Posted on: 05/15/2018 | Last updated: 07/21/2018

The Nation Saves $6 for Every $1 Spent on Climate Change Resilience

by YijunW

2017 was the costliest year ever for the U.S., stated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA writes on January 5, 2018, during 2017, U.S. experienced 16 weather and climat

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives ,

0 replies | 6472 views | Posted on: 05/15/2018 | Last updated: 02/18/2023

What are the Most Important Green Building Features? Access to Natural light, Proximate Public Transportation, Indoor Air Quality...

by YijunW

Research has shown that the top green building office features are access to natural light, good indoor air quality, and proximate public transportation from the office and investor's perspective.

Filed under: Studies/Surveys,

0 replies | 6418 views | Posted on: 05/13/2018 | Last updated: 01/24/2019

Rental Effect Study: Which Green Office Building Features Do Tenants Pay For?

by YijunW

A 2017 study shows that green features such as natural light, efficient HVAC, water conservation, public transit, an electric car charging station, an onsite fitness facility, and access to services w

Filed under: Studies/Surveys,

0 replies | 8373 views | Posted on: 05/13/2018 | Last updated: 02/18/2023

New Survey: 84 Percent of Residents Say Living in a Green Home is Important (The Green Living Trend is Growing-- Catch up!)

by YijunW

Nowadays, community residents are getting more interested in green living. A 2018 study by AMLI Sustainable Living finds that 84% of residents believe the green building is important and 64% would …

Filed under: Green Living,

0 replies | 1674 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 07/21/2018

Audubon Society of Rhode Island Celebrates National Pollinator Week June 18-24; Rhode Island State House Rally June 19, Providence, RI

by YijunW

Join Audubon and learn the buzz about pollinators! Over 180,000 different plant species depend on bees, beetles, butterflies and birds. Many pollinator populations are in decline due to loss of feedin…

Filed under: Advocacy,

0 replies | 376 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 05/14/2018

A Northern Philippines Organization is Turning Plastic Trash into Reusable Buildings All Around the World

by YijunW

In 2012, there people, named Russell Maier, Irene Bakisan, and Pi VIllaraza, put plastic and wastes into a bottle. They study, think, and practice. They invent the Ecobrick. An Ecobrick is a plastic b

Filed under: Environmental Activism,

0 replies | 7070 views | Posted on: 05/10/2018 | Last updated: 02/20/2023

Don't Throw Away Your Apple Devices-- Replace Battery or Trade-In, Get Money, Go Green!

by YijunW

If you are thinking about getting rid of your old iPhone because it has a battery issue, don't do it! If your iPhone is within warranty, you can replace the battery for free. If the warranty is out, b…

Filed under: Cleantech,

0 replies | 1702 views | Posted on: 05/10/2018 | Last updated: 05/10/2018

U.S. Postal Service Seeks Solar Project Proposals for Facilities in California, DC, Massachusetts and New Jersey

by YijunW

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is looking for renewable energy generation project in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. "The United States Postal Service ... requ…

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives ,

0 replies | 1142 views | Posted on: 05/05/2018 | Last updated: 05/09/2018

You Can't Imagine How Easy to Save the World: Four Easy Ways to Go Green

by YijunW

2017 is the most expensive year ever for the U.S., stated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA writes on January 5, 2018, during 2017, U.S. experienced 16 weather and cl

Filed under: Green Living,

0 replies | 3296 views | Posted on: 04/29/2018 | Last updated: 02/20/2023

Green Finance: How to Take Advantage of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Green Lending Programs

by YijunW

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) gives green builders a financial advantage through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are United States government-sponsored enterprise (G…

Filed under: Financial Services,

0 replies | 3261 views | Posted on: 04/29/2018 | Last updated: 07/13/2018

How can users’ behavior improve green building efficiency?

by Suelen Ribeiro // Architect/ LEED GA

Users’ behavior can achieve a considerable impact on a green building efficiency. For it to work, people need to understand why and how they can contribute to the building. Therefore, to teach,

Filed under: Green Living,

Keywords: Green Building, Energy Efficiency, User,

0 replies | 5752 views | Posted on: 04/24/2018 | Last updated: 08/11/2024

Converting the Sahara Desert into an "Energy Oasis:" Morocco Nears Completion of the World's Largest Solar Power Plant

by Krishna Vansadia

Morocco inaugurated the Phase I i.e. 160 MW of concentrated solar power plant called Noor in Saharan Desert in 2016 and recently commissioned the phase II i.e. 200 MW and will commission phase III i.e…

Filed under: Energy,

Keywords: Renewable Energy, Solar Power,

0 replies | 1896 views | Posted on: 04/23/2018 | Last updated: 04/23/2018

Snapshot on Sustainability: A Library is far more than its books in circulation

by StacySinclair // Technical writer

Although the smart phone sitting in my pocket can help me find the answer to most any question, I don’t think of my phone as the intersection of technology and learning, but simply a tool that I use…

Filed under: Green Facilities,

Keywords: native gardens, library,

0 replies | 630 views | Posted on: 04/07/2018 | Last updated: 04/07/2018

Resilience is on everyone's tongue these days

by StacySinclair // Technical writer

I hope you’ll check out my latest blog post for US Green Building Council - Los Angeles Chapter on Resilience: "Just over a year ago I started this blog to better understand what people think abo…

Filed under: Environment,

Keywords: Urban Resilience,

1 replies | 1173 views | Posted on: 03/19/2018 | Last updated: 03/24/2018

California phased out the inefficient incandescent light bulb as of January 1st, 2018.

by Amy

California has officially retired the incandescent light bulb, more than 125 years old, as of January 1st. The new standards cover nearly all common bulbs used in homes, and require bulbs manufactured…

Filed under: Government Policies,

Keywords: Energy Efficiency, California, LED Lighting, incandescent bulbs, light bulbs,

0 replies | 1493 views | Posted on: 02/09/2018 | Last updated: 02/09/2018

What are LCAs?

by Amy

An LCA, or a Lifetime Cycle Assessment, is a multi-leveled process of calculating the lifetime environmental impact of a product or service. LCAs are a component of Environmental Product Declarations,

Filed under: Information and Resources ,

Keywords: Transparency, LCAs,

1 replies | 3553 views | Posted on: 02/02/2018 | Last updated: 02/20/2023

What are Environmental Product Declarations, or EPDs?

by Amy

An EPD, or environmental product declaration, is a method of showing the environmental impacts of a material or product in a standardized way, with both quantitative and qualitative information. EPD r

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency ,

Related to: Other Green Building,

Keywords: Transparency, EPDs, Labels, Product Transparency,

0 replies | 9735 views | Posted on: 01/31/2018 | Last updated: 02/21/2023

The impact of green buildings in the Brazilian economy

by Suelen Ribeiro // Architect/ LEED GA

Green building is gaining space in Brazilian economy, accorded with GBCB (Green Building Council Brazil), sustainable buildings account about 10% of the national construction GDP. This is significant …

Filed under: Green Building Finance ,

Brasil Green Building

Keywords: Green Building, Economy, Brazil,

0 replies | 1849 views | Posted on: 01/08/2018 | Last updated: 01/09/2018

Boston's "Love Your Block" Neighborhood Improvement Program - Grant Applications are Due January 22nd!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Are you and your neighbors looking for funds to complete a much needed community project? Apply for a Love Your Block grant! Love Your Block is a program that supports grassroots citizen engagement…

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments ,

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cities, Beautification, Neighborhood Improvement,

0 replies | 1572 views | Posted on: 01/05/2018 | Last updated: 01/05/2018

A Carbon Free City is Being Built from Scratch in Colorado

by Amy

Colorado is planning to build a carbon-free city from scratch. The project called Peña Station Next in Colorado will rely on solar energy, a massive lithium-ion battery, and energy efficiency schemes…

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments ,

Related to: Sustainable Communities and Developments , Government Agencies and Initiatives , Other Green Building - Other,

Keywords: Colorado,

0 replies | 3395 views | Posted on: 01/01/2018 | Last updated: 01/01/2018

Living Green Effortlessly: Simple Choices for a Better Home

by Marla // Green Home Coach

Our homes are our refuge. It’s the place where life happens; all the little stuff that happens every day. Where we wake up and smell the coffee, scratch the dog’s tummy and all the other little a…

Filed under: Green Building and Green Living Books ,

Keywords: Green Homes, Green Living, book, change, action, home owner,

0 replies | 2363 views | Posted on: 12/16/2017 | Last updated: 12/16/2017

Top Green Gifts for High Performing Homes - by Rate It Green Member Elemental Green

by Rate It Green Team

Are you looking for a gift for the sustainable people in your inner circle? Or, maybe even a gift for someone who you’d like to be more green? Our friends at Elemental Green have put together a …

Filed under: Green Living,

Keywords: High Performance Homes, Sustainable Gifts,

0 replies | 2059 views | Posted on: 12/14/2017 | Last updated: 12/15/2017

Solar panel lifespan (brief)

by Theresa // Renewables Lover

What we do know today is that a panel will continue to lose about 0.5% efficiency each year over it´s lifetime, and this is what makes solar panels manufactured today, come with a warranty that guara…

Filed under: Environment,

Solar Energy and Green Building

0 replies | 1742 views | Posted on: 11/27/2017 | Last updated: 11/27/2017

 

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