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13 Nov
2009

Solar energy rebates available for Illinois homes!

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The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced yesterday the opening of the Solar & Wind Energy Rebate Program. The rebates can total 30% for residential

6 Nov
2009

Seminar on Dec. 1: Demystifying LEED for Homes

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The Green Home Institute has put together a two and a half hour seminar, “Demystifying LEED for Homes for Building Professionals” to help builders, architects, real estate developers,

2 Nov
2009

Hyacinth Place receives LEED for Homes Gold certifications

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Illinois LEED for Homes recently got a big boost when the 11 townhomes built by Brinshore Development in Highland Park received their LEED Gold certifications. The best part is, the […]

23 Oct
2009

LEED for Homes Myth #1: FSC lumber

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In residential construction under LEED for Homes, using FSC certified wood is not required, unless tropical wood is planned for the project. However, there are points available to reward

13 Oct
2009

LEED for Homes Workshop on 11/3

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Chicagoland will be bursting at the seams with capacity to build green homes after people attend the LEED for Homes workshop taught by USGBC on Wednesday, November 3 at the Merchandise Mart. Here are the course details

2 Oct
2009

Free IL Solar Tour features LEED Homes

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The Illinois Solar Energy Association is coordinating its annual Solar Tour on October 3, 2009. This year, several LEED for Homes projects are participating on the tour.

24 Sep
2009

Poised for Growth

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Last month, Illinois received its third LEED for Homes certified project (a net-zero energy Platinum home in Chicago designed by Farr Associates). However, while there are many other LEED for […]

7 Apr
2009

Michigan’s second LEED Platinum residential remodel.

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The Nautilus House sprung from a need to fix a leaky roof, and a vision for energy and water independence on a beautiful wooded building site. Form follows function in […]

25 Mar
2009

Danny Forester Unique LEED Gold in Michigan

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View / Download Project Profile and Video Here Architect: Danny Forster (Harvard graduate) Host of Build it bigger on the Discovery Channel The first LEED Gold Certified home in all […]

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