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Overview of the USGBC’s Living Standard Research Report
In November 2018, at the Greenbuild International Conference, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced their plans for creating a new living standard. The USGBC’s President and CEO, Mahesh Ramanujam, said in the announcement,… more...
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0 replies | 1147 views | Posted on: 04/10/2019 | Last updated: 02/10/2023
Making Affordable Multifamily Housing More Energy Efficient- a Guide to Healthier Upgrade Materials
A group of organizations including Energy Efficiency for All and The Healthy Building Network released a significant report in September, 2018, “Making Affordable Multifamily Housing More Energy Efficient: a Guide to Healthier Upgrade… more...
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1 replies | 7705 views | Posted on: 04/15/2019 | Last updated: 02/10/2023
Guidance for Specifying Healthier Insulation and Air-Sealing Materials (Supplement to "Making Affordable Family Housing More Efficient...")
“Guidance for Specifying Healthier Insulation and Air-Sealing Materials” was produced by Healthy Building Network (HBN) as a supplement to the report by HBN, Efficiency for All and others, “Making Affordable Multifamily Ho… more...
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0 replies | 2346 views | Posted on: 04/15/2019 | Last updated: 02/10/2023
The World’s First LEED Zero Building
The USGBC has now certified the first LEED Zero building for net-zero energy to the engineering and green building Consulting firm Petinelli for its Curitiba headquarter in Brazil. The LEED Zero program announced in September 2018 is a n… more...
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0 replies | 3761 views | Posted on: 05/08/2019 | Last updated: 02/10/2023
Tiny Houses, Big Deal
It’s hard to preach about sustainable living when just owning or renting a home seems to be a hardship for more people than not lately. Who can think about sustainable choices that may cost more, when it's a struggle to pay the re… more...
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0 replies | 6669 views | Posted on: 05/10/2019 | Last updated: 02/10/2023
India’s Renewable Investments Near $20 Billion
India’s renewable energy exceeded that of traditional fossil fuel-based power production for the first time in 2017. India’s renewable investment also reached about $20 billion in renewables, accounting for over a third of inves… more...
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0 replies | 1966 views | Posted on: 06/17/2019 | Last updated: 02/09/2023
Zero Emissions All-Electric Multifamily Construction Guide
"A Zero Emissions All-Electric Multifamily Construction Guide" showscases California’s mixed-use midrises, Atlanta’s pool-side rentals, luxury condos in Hawaii and Florida, Passive House apartments in the Northeast, an… more...
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0 replies | 4589 views | Posted on: 06/17/2019 | Last updated: 02/09/2023
Going Green: Homes with Solar Panels Sell for 4.1% More
Zilllow, a leading online real estate database company has recently been helping owners understand the benefits and potential of having solar panels on their home. A new Zillow analysis study demonstrated that homes with solar-energy system… more...
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1 replies | 6523 views | Posted on: 06/18/2019 | Last updated: 02/09/2023
What is necessary to create sustainable tiny home communities?
It is simple enough to build smaller homes, tiny if desired. It is simple enough to add energy efficiency to the structure. But the long term sustainability of a community, tiny home or urban pockets, or remote villages require many ot… more...
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0 replies | 3228 views | Posted on: 07/08/2019 | Last updated: 02/09/2023
Summer Electricity Demand – “Shave the Peak” to Save Money and Help the Environment!
Reducing Electricity Usage from 5pm to 8pm can Make a Big Difference - Sign Up for Alerts! Due to high summer temperatures in Massachusetts, there is a high demand for electricity especially within the hours 5pm and 8pm. On days where … more...
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1 replies | 3549 views | Posted on: 07/23/2019 | Last updated: 02/09/2023
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