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Issue #24: Build It Green

Green Homes 101
"Making your home a greener place is a commitment – to yourself, your family, your community and the world. But more than that, it is a learning process. As exciting new technologies, products and scientific breakthroughs constantly emerge, staying educated on the hows – as well as the whys – of maintaining a green home is the best way to ensure your efforts are as effective and beneficial as possible. A green home uses less energy, water and natural resources, creates less waste and is healthier for the people living inside compared to a standard home. It’s as simple as that! Read More

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partner The USGBC's vision is a sustainable built environment within a generation. Its membership includes corporations, builders, universities, government agencies, and other organizations. Since USGBC's founding in 1993, the Council has grown to more than 13,000 member companies and organizations, a comprehensive... read more


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While a few small lenders are beginning to offer specific financial incentives to LEED or EnergyStar... read more

news LEED: Follow or Get out of the Way

Green means growth to contractors with the know-how to get it done. A new revolution may be blooming... read more