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6 Jul
2011

2011 Energy Star Tax credits

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Anyone building a Green Home or looking to build to the LEED for Homes standard could certainly benefit from the renewed 2011 energy star tax credits for energy efficiency and renewable energy […]

27 Jun
2011

How to find a Green Appraiser

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One of the key players in the real estate transaction process is the appraiser. Much like a certified green home has a third-party verification, an appraiser provides an independent third-party […]

23 Jun
2011

Renewable Energy Systems for Building Professionals

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presents two, one-day seminars on: Day 1. Grand Rapids July 19th Tuesday & Detroit July 21st Thursday Solar and Wind Energy Systems: Residential and Small Commercial Learn about renewable energy […]

22 Jun
2011

Midwest LEED for Homes Training Events – Sign up now!

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In today’s business, LEED is the language of green. is now offering USGBC curriculum, with the following upcoming courses: HOMES 252: Understanding the LEED for Homes Rating System HOMES 301: […]

13 Jun
2011

Certified Green Homes Have Price Premium

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In 2007, the Portland Regional Multiple Listing Service (“RMLS”) began tracking sales of homes with a green certification such as Energy Star, LEED for Homes, or Earth Advantage New Homes. […]

9 Jun
2011

Energystar V3 Training is being moved to July 28th

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Due to the enormous number of questions concerning the updates to Energy Star & the Michigan Uniform Energy Code of 2009, The Green Home Institute has developed a training seminar […]

31 May
2011

Sustainable Renaissance in OH

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The Great Recession has hammered Ohio. The unemployment rate topped 9 percent in its three largest regions of Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus. And the 2010 Census revealed that the cities […]

16 May
2011

Senate Legislation Calls for Zero-Net-Energy Buildings by 2030

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A Bi-Partisan Congressional Effort Lands the 2030 Challenge Targets Back on the Senate Floor The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 was introduced yesterday by Senators Rob Portman […]

4 May
2011

USGBC and Passive House Alignment

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The US Green Building Council (USGBC) and Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) have released the following letter of alignment: USGBC’s LEED for Homes rating system and Passive House standard are […]

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