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9 Jul
2012

2012 IECC Energy Code vs Green Home Certifications

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Many states are in the process of adopting in whole or with modifications the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). This new code raises the bar in construction design for […]

22 Jun
2012

A Green Future in the past – Habitat Registers 100th LEED Home in Grand Rapids

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After dozens of new and gut-rehab LEED projects, the Grand Rapids, Michigan Habitat for Humanity affiliate is ready to begin a new era. That happens to be a really old […]

6 Jun
2012

Chicago Green Rater Training – AIA/GBCI/Resnet CEUs

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USGBC LEED® for Homes™ Green Rater Training Co-sponsored with Energy Finance Analytics There are currently over 75,000 registered LEED® for Homes™ projects nationwide, and each project requires third-party on-siteverification and […]

6 Jun
2012

Wisconsin Passive House owner says drop on by anytime!

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“I want as many people to come into this house as possible. Anyone who reads this can knock on my door and I’ll give them a tour. The whole point […]

25 May
2012

A Journey to Passive House & LEED – Homeowner’s tale – Free Webinar

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A virtual tour of high performance green building practices through the design and construction of Sam Pobst’s new registered LEED on track for Platinum Home as compared to the German […]

21 May
2012

Michigan LEED Gold Home for Sale featuring $87.38/month utility bills.

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This home designed by the architect Eric Hughes, Image Design is located east of Kingsley Michigan approximately 20 minutes from central Traverse City. Built in 2009 this home was the […]

11 May
2012

LEED for Homes 4th Public Comment Period – We need your voice!

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LEED 2012 4th Public Comment is now live, until Midnight May 28th EST. Visit http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=2601 to view the draft. Note that only the comments that are available for comment are those that have had […]

7 May
2012

How I made millions remodeling Green.

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Let’s face it, if it doesn’t put money in your client’s pockets, or your pockets, it is very likely not going to happen. Sustainability is just fine as a concept […]

7 May
2012

Top 10 Neighborhood in Nation just got greener with new LEED Home

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The home at 1135 North Grove has earned LEED Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for achievement in green homebuilding and design. It will be the first […]

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