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The Case for Sustainable Roofs


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How to Clean Solar Panels to Achieve Maximum Efficiency

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Raymond Elementary Combines History and Sustainability

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General Service Administration to Evaluate Sustainability Technologies

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New York Invests $100 Million in Capitol Decarbonization Project

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New York City Facilities Pledge to Cut Energy Consumption

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Tech Companies Use as Much Electricity as Countries

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The Impact of Water Heaters on Energy Efficiency

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ASHRAE Establishes Center of Excellence for Building Decarbonization

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Water Heaters’ Role in Sustainable Operations

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American Solar Panel Manufacturing and Installations See Huge Increases

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What Exactly is a Zero Emissions Building?

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DOE Sets Definition of Net Zero Emissions

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Biden Administration Releases Carbon Offsets Guidance

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Department of Energy Announces Six Awards from RLF Program

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Facilities Embraces Electrification for 2030 Goals

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Building Electrification Hastens Clean-Energy Transition

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Zero Waste Plan to Further Washington D.C.’s Green Initiative

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What the New SEC Climate Regulations Mean for Facility Managers

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Department of Energy Names Top Sustainable and Healthy Schools

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NYC to Be Training Ground for Green Retrofits

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Steps for Maximizing Small Garden Spaces

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How to Prioritize Embodied Carbon in Sustainability Initiatives

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Spring Grounds Checklist for Managers

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Updated ASHRAE Standard Focuses on Carbon Emissions

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Myths About Green Roofs

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Green Roof Installation, Inspection and Maintenance

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Allegiant Stadium Reaches 100 Percent Renewable Energy

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USGBC Names Top 10 LEED States

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Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville Selects Nexamp for Community Solar Power

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How the Music City Center's Green Roof Revolutionizes Sustainability in Commercial Buildings

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Seattle City Council Passes Legislation to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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U.S. Department of Energy Announces Energy Auditor Training Program

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Meta Partners with Salt River Project and Ørsted for Mesa Data Center

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Improving Students’ Mental Health with Biophilic Design

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Detroit Adopts Energy and Water Benchmarking Policy for All Buildings

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Sustainability Comes of Age at UC-Irvine Health

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The Benefits and Challenges of Facility Electrification

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City of Mesa Illuminates with Smart LED Lighting from Signify

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Building Efficiency for Sustainable Tomorrow Launches New Certification

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Stormwater Management Strategies Target Safety and Sustainability

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Building Performance Standards: A 'Paradigm Shift' for Facilities

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Boar's Head Resort Outfitted with Auto-Chlor System

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ASHRAE Releases New Guide on Grid Interactivity

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Atlas Products Used in Studio 804's LEED Platinum Build Project

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Joint LEED / WELL Certification Drawing Big Interest

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Green Seal: No More PFAS in Certified Products

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Joint Commission Rolls Out Green Certification

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California Energy Code Now Required for Embodied Carbon Reduction

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California Building Codes Emphasize Reducing Embodied Carbons

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Water Street Tampa Becomes First WELL Certified Community

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PBJ Tech Hub Program Approved by Major Utilities

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SoCalGas to Pay Fine for Misleading Claim about Natural Gas

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University of Pittsburgh Implements SolarEdge DC Solar Installations

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GSA Rolls Out Sustainable Facilities Tool

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A New Era of Sustainability

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How to Take a LEED Role in Building Green

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Scottsdale Implements International Green Construction Code

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Green Does Not Necessarily Mean Safe

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Reducing Embodied Carbons Key to Achieving Net-Zero Status

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GSA, DHS Partner to Cut Building Emissions

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Chattanooga Lays Out Plan for Sustainable Future 

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Giant Robots to Build Giant Solar Farms

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Chattanooga Setting Energy, Sustainability Standards for U.S. Cities

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Advice for Grounds Managers About Taking Care of Sports Fields

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Decarbonization is Not as Difficult as it Sounds

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New York City Slowly Sinking as Sea Level Rises

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Green Seal-Certified Paints Now Qualify Toward LEED Credits

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Washington D.C.'s Building Energy Performance Standard Takes Effect

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Electric Vehicles Use Curtails Emergency Room Visits

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Why Facility Managers Should Focus on ESG

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Why Facilities Should Use Green Seal Certified Paints

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What is the Green Globes Certification and How Can it Benefit Facilities?

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Green Roof Delivers Sustainability Benefits for Javits Center

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Massachusetts Ranks No. 1 in Top 10 LEED States

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New LEED Updates Focus on Energy Efficiency, Emissions Reductions

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New York Governor Proposes Natural Gas Ban in New Buildings

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LEED Crosswalks Help Users Pursue Several Certifications at Once

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California Ranks First in Energy-Efficiency Policies

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Sustainable Initiatives Can Help Future-Proof Buildings

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Simple Steps to Improve IAQ in Schools 

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Sustainable Buildings Go Beyond Just Environmental Benefits

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New York City Pledges $4 Billion to Electrify Schools

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San Francisco's Harvey Milk Terminal First to Achieve WELL Certification

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GSA, VA Award Contract for Solar EV Charging Stations

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Green Roofs See Several Benefits

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Solution Center Helps FMs Learn from Peers

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Cities Commit to Major Changes to Battle Climate Change

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Setting Your Higher Education WELL Building Solutions Design Strategies

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Green Seal Launches New Healthy, Sustainable Schools Program

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Preventive Maintenance Best Practices for Roof Care

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Specific WELL Building Solutions for Higher Education

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California Municipal Building Takes Net-Zero Standard to Another Level

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Why Facilities Managers Should Care About Net Zero

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Evaluate Real Facility Change During Zero Emissions Day

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Wendy's Franchisee Reaches Water, Energy Efficiency Goals

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Proposed Standard Targets Whole-Life Carbon Emissions

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General Services Administration Paving Projects Install Eco-Friendly Asphalt

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Seattle Central College Embraces Sustainability

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To Achieve Carbon Neutrality, Are Carbon Offsets Cheating?

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Regenerative Buildings Represent the Future of Facilities

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New Jersey Commits $45 Million for Electric School Buses

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Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Targeted Renovations

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Whole Foods Tops Energy Efficiency Goal Two Years Early

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Research Team Explores Idea of Solar Windows

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How LEED Tackles Climate Change

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Miami Achieves Citywide WELL Health-Safety Certification

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Define, Measure, Reduce: How Buildings Go Carbon Neutral

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Climate Action Increasing as World Heats Up

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How a Wisconsin Elementary School Achieved Net Zero Status

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40 Percent of Utilities Have Strategy to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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The IDS Center Awarded Green Globes Certification

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US Ranks Low in Green Future Index

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Electric Grounds Equipment Sees Sustainable Benefits

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Green Globes Certified Space Tops 500 Million Square Feet

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Green Seal Bans 'Forever Chemicals' From Certified Cleaning Products

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Despite Supreme Court Ruling, Utilities Expected to Still Steer from Coal

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Improving IAQ Does Not Have to Break the Bank

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New Jersey School District Becomes Net Zero, Installs Energy Saving Solutions

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Miami's City Buildings and Parks Earn WELL Rating

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LEED Zero Certifications Reach 23 Million Square Feet

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Washington Becomes First State to Mandate Building Electrification

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LAX Concourse Meets Stringent Sustainable Code Requirements

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Why Clean Energy is Becoming a Viable Career Choice

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LA Tops List of Energy Star Cities

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Washington D.C. Establishes Aggressive Carbon Emissions Goals

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LEED Zero Certifications Reach 23 Million Square Feet

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How Digital Twins Technology Enables Smart Buildings, Smart Cities

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NEMA Standard Aims to Raise Accuracy of Submeters

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Former Toxic Waste Superfund Site to Become Solar Installation 

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4 Steps to Performing a Successful Energy Assessment

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Green Lease Leaders Awarded, Program Sees Record Expansion

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U.S. Decarbonization Efforts Expand to National Labs

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JP Morgan Chase is Betting Big on Solar

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Why Facilities Professionals Should Care About Cleaning Protocols

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New Sustainability Program Focuses on Healthy Schools and Colleges

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Green Infrastructure: Popular Examples and Emerging Trends

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Case Study: Ceiling Systems Contribute to Better Learning Environments for Students

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USGBC Enters New Chapter in Green Building

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Green Uprising: How Office Development Will Emerge from the Pandemic

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Princeton Goes Big in Bid for Net-Zero Campus

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How FM and IT Can Team Up for Green

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How Green Is Your Service Provider?

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ICC Resource Supports Inclusion of EVs 

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Killer Buildings? Study Reveals Facilities’ Impact on Human Health

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Report: 80 Percent of Companies Embracing Sustainability Initiatives

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President Biden Announces Electric Vehicle Goal, Improved Fuel Efficiency Standard

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IPCC Report Paints Grim Climate Change Picture

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How Building Performance Standards Are Addressing Climate Change

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New Guidance Addresses IAQ in Schools

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USGBC Adds LEED Pilot Credit for Cool Walls

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USGBC Selects 15 Cities/Counties for LEED Leadership Program

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ASHRAE Manual Addresses Green Construction

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LEED Safety First Credits: Battling Coronavirus Sustainably

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A Sustainable Future Must Also Be A More Equitable One

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Top 10 LEED States Show Continued Commitment to Healthy, Green Buildings

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Now Is the Time for LEED Certification

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fell as Global Temperature Rose in 2020

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Biden Administration to Focus on Building Efficiency, Clean Energy

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With Greening Buildings, Be Sure to Consider Resilience

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Green Seal Launches Hand Sanitizer Certification

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Against the Constant Crisis, Rise

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Yankee Stadium First Sports Venue To Earn New WELL Certification

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What Role Do FMs Have in Teaching Students about Healthy Practices?

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Pandemic Protocol: Build Partnerships to Keep Green Schools Green, Students Safe

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Greener Buildings Are Part of a More Sustainable Future

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Building Exteriors Enhance Resilience Against Extreme Weather

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In New York City, Tough Rules Target Emissions from Large Buildings

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What You Need to Know About Green Building in 2020

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Green Increases Value of Old Office Buildings Up to $800,000

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Good News on U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2019

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Irrigation Issues for Sustainable Grounds

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Sustainable Grounds: Spotlight on Mulching and Recycling

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Stadium Gets Poor Marks for Preventing Bird Strikes

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NYC Buildings Will Be Required to Display Energy Grade

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Strategies and Tactics for Sustainable Grounds

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Climate Neutral: New Certification Helps Recognize Net Zero Carbon Companies

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Can Smartphones Drive Citywide Energy Efficiency?

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Penn State Cuts Greenhouse Gas Emissions by One-Third

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NYC Map Shows Progress on Emissions

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Standards and Certifications Help FMs Make Sustainable Ice Melt Choices

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Water Watch on Plumbing Systems

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Is Solar PV a Good Investment for Your Building?

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Water Watch: Identifying HVAC Culprits

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Water Watch: Strategies for Conservation

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Higher Education Facilities in the Sustainability Spotlight

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Why Green Building is Synonymous with Resilience

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5 Steps to Get the Most from Green Roofs

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How the Vikings Went Platinum: U.S. Bank Stadium Achieves LEED First

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Medieval Pub Adopts Modern Food Waste Disposal Technology

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It's Time to Catch Up to Climate Change Science

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New Jersey Plan Calls for 100% Clean Energy

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LEGO Facilities Reach 100% Renewable Energy

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LEED for Cities and Communities Receives $500,000 Grant

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First LEED Zero Building Certified

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Trump Organization Could Owe Millions in Climate Fines

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Architect Proposes New Green Notre Dame Cathedral

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Green Roofs and Their Benefit to IAQ

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USGBC Campaign Promotes Positive Impact of Green Buildings

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Princeton University Targets Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 2046

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New York Law Mandates Reduction of Buildings Carbon Emissions

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How Green Buildings Impact The Environment

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Finding Energy Efficiency Opportunities in Existing Buildings

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SC Johnson Headquarters Shifting to Geothermal Power

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Green New Deal Aims To Reduce Energy Use and Costs

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Schools’ HVAC Renovation Aims for Savings, Comfort

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The Green New Deal and Reducing Building Emissions

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Cleveland Clinic Aims for 100 Percent Landfill Diversion

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Princeton Library Renovates and Modernizes

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'Green Lease Leaders' Program Recognizes Successful Green Leasing

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How to Get Started with Green Leases

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Why Are Green Leases on the Rise?

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Indiana University Adds 3 LEED Gold Buildings

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LEED v4.1 Sets the Tone for the Future of Green Building

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How Green Leases Help Achieve Green Buildings

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Building Decarbonization: How To Make It Sexy

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Georgetown University Solar Project in Limb-o

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Baseball Stadium Earns LEED Certification

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NY Lays Out ‘Green New Deal’

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Hotel Attracting Sustainably Motivated Consumers

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Greener Than Green: Building Pursues Triple Certification

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Nursing School Designed To Support Wellness

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U.S. Carbon Emissions Rose in 2018

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Solar Spotlight: Airport Taps Alternative Energy

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Green Hospitals Recognized

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USGBC Expands LEED Offerings

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Hot Topics: 2018’s Most Popular Articles

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Organizations Tackling Record-Breaking Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Grounds: Successful Soil Strategy

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Mixed Bag For Climate Change Measures in Midterms

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Innovations in Green Roofs Bring Benefits

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4 Questions Help Facility Managers Select Green Products

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Denver Repeals Green Roof Law on its First Birthday

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Climate Change, Renewable Energy on the Ballot

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What Not To Miss At Greenbuild 2018 in Chicago

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Greenhouse Gas Inventory: How FMs Should Help

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Green Buildings’ Impact Expands

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State to Reward University Energy Efficiency Efforts

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4 Factors for Green Roof Product Selection

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What’s New in LEED v4.1?

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University Embraces Sustainability

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Can We Fix Climate Change by 2030?

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Green Roofs Continue To Grow, Some by Law

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9 Ways Green Roofs Bring Greener Cities, Buildings

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How Buildings Are Tackling Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions

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City-Wide Initiative Encourages Energy Efficiency

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Facilities on the Front Lines: Buildings Tackle Climate Change

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Energy Audit Could Save School District

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U.S. City Earns LEED Certification

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Chicago Is the Greenest, Study Says

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EPA Proposes Rollback of Clean Power Plan

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Energy Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Lowest Since 1990

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July 2018 Sets Temperature Records. What Now?

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How GSA Goes Green: 3 Best Practices

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3 Strategies for Green Product Selection in Healthcare Facilities

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Benchmarking, Occupant Feedback: Keys to Existing Building Sustainability

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Sustainability Factors for Utility Vehicle Specification

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LEED v4.1 Continues Focus on Sustainable Operations, Building Performance

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Greener Than Green: Passive House Building Planned for Chicago

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How To Select Green Building Products

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Collaboration Is Catalyst for Sustainability Success at Kilroy

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Climate Change Challenge: Bloomberg To Spotlight Key Cities

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7 Strategies for Sustainability in Higher Educational Buildings

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Green Certification Guides Investments in Energy Efficiency

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Water Bottle Filling Stations Coming to 29 Michigan School Districts

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Success Story

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Healthy Buildings Command Rent Premium, Expert Says

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CALGreen and LEED: Working Together To Streamline Green Building

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Water Watch: City Embraces Stormwater Management

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Bee-ing Green: Company Promotes Sustainability with Bees

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Welcome To The World, LEED v4.1

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University Aims for 100 Percent renewable energy generated on-site

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What Will LEED 4.1 Look Like?

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NRDC: Heat Pumps Can Improve Energy Efficiency

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Utility Incentives Help Pulaski County Perform Energy Upgrades

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The New Way Forward with LEED v4.1

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Water Woes: Challenges Loom for Western U.S.

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Boston University Upgrades Arena Lighting to LEDs

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Resilience Becomes Increasingly Vital, Can Save Cities Billions

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5 Steps to Becoming More Energy Efficient

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Trump’s Chicago Tower Last in City’s Energy Rankings

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Willis Tower Receives EPA Certification

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Green and Healthy: Hospitals Embrace Sustainability

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Consider Floorcovering Sustainability For Healthcare Selection

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City Ordinance Requires Green Roofs

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Trump Administration Seeks 72 Percent Cut to Clean Energy Research

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Facilities Make Progress On Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Goal

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9 Steps to Creating a Culture of Sustainability

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Hand Cleaner Earns Green Seal Certification

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NFL: World’s First LEED Platinum Sports Stadium

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University Targets LEED Gold in Dorm Renovation

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Sustainability Drives Office Building’s Design

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Report Outlines Financing Options to Accelerate New Jersey’s Clean Energy Economy

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How Do You Select Green Products?

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How Green Building Certification Has Helped FMs Save Energy

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Energy Star Tenant Space: Recognizing and Aiding Energy Efficiency

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Solar Power: Fastest-Growing Energy Source

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Building Certification Groups Make It Easier for FMs to Apply for Both

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Trane Honors Crosstown Concourse with Energy Efficiency Leader Award

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Legrand Partners with School for Green Apple Day of Service

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LEED v4 Provides Green Interiors Guidance

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Arc and LEED: Benchmarking Green Performance

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Green on Top: New Standard for Vegetative Roofs

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Greener Grounds: One University's Efforts

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Sustainability: Eye on Emissions

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Sustainability: Focus on Fuel and Noise Reduction

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Sustainability: Beyond Emissions, Fuel and Noise

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8 Technology Developments Reshaping High-Performance Building Exteriors

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Mobilane Green Screens Used in London Primary School to Combat Air Pollution

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Roofing: University Finds Opportunity in Vegetative Roofs

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Roofing: Managing Vegetative Roofs After Installation

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Roofing: Maximizing Benefits of Vegetative Roofs

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USGBC Perspective: How Arc Uses Data And Measurement To Drive Green Performance

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Green Cleaning Advocate Ashkin Reflects on Brazilian Cleaning Industry

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Boise State University Researches Energy Efficient Living

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Home Depot Turning 50 Store Rooftops into Solar Farms

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Staggered Volumes Help Make Slate Building Energy-Efficient Marvel

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MEA Renews Energy Efficiency Grant for Data Centers

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Developing Greener Buildings with Zero Incremental Costs

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4 Ways To Go Green In Existing Buildings

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Manchester Housing Authority to Become More Energy Efficient and Sustainable

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LiveWall Green Wall Helps Subaru Pacific Go Green

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Energy Star Program Included in House Appropriations Bill

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Dow Recognized by Green Sports Alliance for Climate Solutions Framework

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Know Your Resilience Rating Systems

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Nature and Green Roofs are Being Integrated into Major Cities

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ASID Headquarters is the World's First Platinum LEED and WELL Certified Space

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CBRE: Chicago Named Nation’s Greenest City

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New York Clean Energy Initiatives Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Company's Commitment to Sustainability Drives Increase in Solar Energy Systems

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MGM Resorts International Earns 4 Green Globes Certifications for 26 Properties

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Transitioning an Expanded LEED Gold Community College Space with Metal Panels

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GreenZone Demonstration Building Featuring Norament xp, Placed in Baltimore

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GreenGen: Upgrades to 390 Northwest Forest Service Facilities to Reduce Energy Use

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New LA City Ordinance Designed to Reduce Energy and Water Consumption

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VIDEO: Craig Sheehy on LEED: Building Operations and Maintenance

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Does Value-Engineering Also Cut Occupant Productivity?

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Western Specialty Contractors: Environmental Preservation a Daily Commitment

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Announcing the 2017 Green Lease Leaders

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Pittsburgh leads North America in commitment to 50% reduction in Energy Use

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Sustainably Designed Labs Must Follow Through With Green Operations

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I2SL Focus on Training FMs How To Operate Sustainable Labs

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REI: Distribution Center Wins Top NAIOP Industrial Award

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Johnson Controls: City of Beaufort, SC Enlists Help For City-Wide Infrastructure Upgrades

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Hardscapes: Earning LEED Points-Innovation and Design

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Samford University Enlists Johnson Controls For Infrastructure Upgrades

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State Regulators Can Play A Critical Role In Unleashing Building Energy Data

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Seimens: UMass Memorial Health Care Implement Plan for Long-Term Sustainability

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Johnson Controls: ‘Smart Building’ Partner For New Milwaukee Arena

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Greenbuild International Conference & Expo Releases 2016 Sustainability Report

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ISSA Program Helps Businesses Reduce Costs and Be Environmentally Responsible

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A New Component in the Advancement of Clean Diesel

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Don't Tread on ENERGY STAR

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Reliable Controls Announces RoHS2 Compliancy

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WaterSense and ENERGY STAR Team Up for Water Wednesday Webinars

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Hydraulic Institute Honors Industry with Excellence Awards During Centennial Celebration

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EMerge Contributes to First IEC LVDC Conference on Sustainable Electricity Access

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Leaders gather in Tucson to discuss water challenges and opportunities at University of Arizona’s WEST Center

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High School to save $75,000 annually due to energy improvements

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Heaviland Landscape Management Reports 2016 Water Savings Numbers

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USGBC’s World-Renowned Greenbuild Conference Coming to Mumbai

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VaproShield's Two Component System Honored by The National Institute of Building Sciences' with Award of Merit for a High-Performance Innovation

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Seven Green Walls Enliven the Exterior of Golden 1 Center in Sacramento

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Renewable Energy Gaining Ground In Data Centers

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Ingersoll Rand Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary of its Global Climate Commitment, Makes Sizeable Advances to Meet Targets

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Kirksey Architecture, City & Mayor Turner Celebrate City of Houston Traffic Operations LEED Gold with Ceremony and Green Building Tour

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GIE+EXPO Breaks Attendance and Exhibitor Records in 2016

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California University Goes Green with Ambitious Sustainability Plan

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A Brighter Shade of Green for One University

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Cascades Tissue Group Announces Professional Division’s Rebrand

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Achieving Thermal Comfort Depends on Variability

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Snow and Ice Management Practices Evolve

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Leading Green Building Consortium Expands on First Anniversary

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U.S. Coast Guard Goes Green With Vegetative Roof

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Green Roof Key Component to Coast Guard's Sustainability Efforts

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Challenges, Benefits Associated With Vegetative Roofs

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Tall Safety Task: Protecting Workers from Falls

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Stone34 is First Commercial Development to Complete City of Seattle’s Highly-Anticipated Deep Green Pilot Program

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Total Amount of Recycled Rubber Used in Manufacturing Porous Pave Permeable Paving Material Now Tops 7.5 Million Pounds

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5 Steps to Sustainable Landscapes

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2. Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose Water

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3. Keep Eye on Insects Through Pest Management Control

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4. Increase Sustainability by Addressing Stormwater

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5. Incorporate Community Gardents into Landscapes

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AECOM Unveils Target for Reducing Carbon Footprint

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Nominate a Project for a Beyond Green Award

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Latest Roofing Trends: Is Blue the New Green?

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Green Cleaning: First Steps on the Journey of Sustainability

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Moving Beyond The Basics To Green Cleaning Innovations

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Water Win: Conservation Measures Pay Off

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Austin's LEED Gold Convention Is Perfect Venue for 2016 High-Performance Buildings + Workplaces

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Sustainable Cities: Must Municipalities Have No Plan

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Irrigation: Green Strategies and Technology Advances

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LEED’s Energy Jumpstart Credit: An Efficiency Compromise

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USGBC Perspective: Analysis Reveals $46 Billion Deficit In Public School Infrastructure Investment

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Take A New Look At LEED

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What Is Aqueous Ozone Cleaning?

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Tips For A Successful RFP Process For Roofing

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Buying Green: Database Aims to Streamline Specification

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International Roofing Expo Continues To Grow, Challenge Conventional Wisdom

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USGBC Perspective: Top 10 States for LEED

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Green Roofs Grow Globally

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Improving Daylighting Via Window Replacement

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14 Tips for Success in Green Building

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Green Strategies Include Early Use of Safety Experts, Installation Troubleshooting

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Other Green Strategies Include Inventory Management, Good Roof Maintenance

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U.S. Green Building Council Perspective: High-Performance Green Buildings as a Keystone of a Low-Carbon Economy

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Solar Canopies Bring Multiple Benefits To Property Management Firm

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Chicago Releases Results of Energy Assessment for Commercial Buildings

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Interconnected World: How Green Building Relates to Sharing of ‘Common’ Resources

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Sustainability Game Offers Lesson in Ocean Depletion

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Relating Building Management to Our Common Air, Energy Resources

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USGBC Perspective: the 2015 Green Building Economic Impact Study

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Mower Matters: Matching Needs to Product Options

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Carefully Selected Floors Raise Issues of Materials Use

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Flooring Decisions Involve Issues of Sustainable Content, Chemical Exposure

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‘Green’ Flooring Decisions Involve Checking for Third-Party Certifications

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Green Seal, Floorscore Among ‘Green’ Flooring Certifications

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Good News on Green Building from USGBC’s Economic Impact Study

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Networked Water-Management Systems Aid Green Goals

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Seeking LEED Certification in Retail Spaces

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Landlord-Tenant Partnerships Can Build LEED Criteria into Retail Spaces

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External Communications Can Aid LEED Retail Strategies

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Sustainability Spotlight: Mowers

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Greenbuild 2015 Heads to Washington, D.C., May Be Biggest Yet

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PNC Tower Uses Cutting Edge Building Systems but Runs on the Basics

Building Operating Management
Cleveland Clinic Happily Takes IoT Connectivity to Extremes

Building Operating Management
Data Plays Important Role at U.S. Institute of Peace Building

Building Operating Management
Value of Internet of Things to Green Buildings

Building Operating Management
IoT Lighting Controls Taking the Lead in Efficient, Green Applications

Building Operating Management
Complexity of Commercial Buildings a Challenge to IoT Applications

Building Operating Management
Big Future Predicted for IoT, but a Simple Definition Is Elusive

Building Operating Management
Third-Party Green Standards Fuel Growth of Sustainable Building Products

Building Operating Management
Green Standards Guide Purchasing for Facility Managers

News & Views
System Integration Offers Benefits for Green Buildings

News & Views
Savings and Sustainability: One Department’s Strategy

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Greening Grounds: Enhancing Sustainable Landscapes

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainable Landscapes: Rethinking Pest Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainable Landscapes: Native Plants Trending

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Frito-Lay Data Center Expansion Shows Value of Maintenance Department

Building Operating Management
LEED v4 and Why Raising the Bar Matters

News & Views
University of Utah Adapts Landscape to Climate Conditions

News & Views
Students Help LEED Schools Toward Energy Efficiency

News & Views
Adopting Innovations Can Keep Green Cleaning Programs Fresh

News & Views
Work With Suppliers to Improve Green Cleaning

News & Views
Green Roofs as Sustainable Design Possibilities

Building Operating Management
Improving Greenness of Cleaning Programs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers discuss their challenges when buying sustainable products

Building Operating Management
Audits, Employee Education Put More ‘Green’ in Cleaning Programs

Building Operating Management
Focus on Cleaning Processes, Certifications, Suppliers Pays Off

Building Operating Management
Top 10 States for LEED Show Market for Green Building Gaining

Building Operating Management
Making Retrocommissioning a Priority

Building Operating Management
Choosing a Green Cleaning Vendor

Building Operating Management
The Current Popularity of Green Cleaning

Building Operating Management
New Green Cleaning Products and Approaches

Building Operating Management
Where Green Cleaning is Headed in the Near Future

Building Operating Management
Library Energy Project Replaced Outmoded Systems

Building Operating Management
Centralizing Energy Management in City of Boston Buildings

Building Operating Management
Todd Isherwood Transforming City of Boston's Energy Strategies

News & Views
Resources for Fire Safety in Green Buildings

News & Views
How Prevalent is Greenwash These Days?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Dan Hounsell: Embracing Predictive Maintenance Produces Green Strategy

Building Operating Management
Design Collaboration Can Make School a Great Teaching Tool

Building Operating Management
More Ways Facility Managers Can Excel as Educators

Building Operating Management
How School Buildings Can Become Hands-On Teaching Tools

Building Operating Management
Achieving Good Acoustical Performance in Open Space Designs

Building Operating Management
Sound Masking Pushes Toward Individualized, Centralized Control

Building Operating Management
Acoustics Driving the Ceiling and Sound Masking Field

Building Operating Management
Treatment and Popularity of Re-Using Onsite Water

Building Operating Management
Net-Zero, Re-Use Approaches Address Looming Water Problems

Building Operating Management
On-Site Water Can Lead To Goal of Net-Zero Water

Building Operating Management
Operate a Green Building Well and Fire Safety Will Follow

Building Operating Management
Strategies Include Familiarizing Firefighters with Site and Building

Building Operating Management
Green Buildings, Like All Buildings, Must Mitigate Fire Risks

Building Operating Management
Experts Differ on Future of Day Cleaning; Study Touts Its Lower Energy Use

Building Operating Management
Should Day Cleaners Use Green Methods?

Building Operating Management
Benefits and Potential Problems with Day Cleaning

Building Operating Management
The Intersection of Day Cleaning and Green Cleaning

Building Operating Management
The Rise of the LEED City

Building Operating Management
A Beginner's Guide to ASHRAE 90.1 and LEEDv4

Building Operating Management
ASHRAE, LEED Updates Include Lighting, Sustainable Materials

News & Views
The Intersection of Green Building Design and Fire Safety

Building Operating Management
States Raise The Bar On High-Performance Buildings

News & Views
Top-Level Sustainability: Hospital's Green Roof Delivers Benefits

Building Operating Management
Third-Party Green Certifications Still a Critical Part of Product Selection

Building Operating Management
Stringent and Science-Based Third-Party Certifications

Building Operating Management
Green Certifications Support Green Building Rating Systems

Building Operating Management
Advances in Product Standards and Green Certifications

Building Operating Management
New Operations and Maintenance Credits in LEED v4

News & Views
Water Conservation: An Audit You'll Like

Building Operating Management
Data Helps Sell Energy Efficiency Efforts In Healthcare Facilities

Building Operating Management
Understand Where Energy Is Used To Maximize Benefits Of Healthcare Efficiency Efforts

Building Operating Management
Budget For Energy Upgrades Requires Fully Understanding Real Costs

Building Operating Management
True Energy Costs Play Important Role In Determining Energy Savings

Building Operating Management
Realistic View Of Energy Savings Helps Meet Targets

Building Operating Management
USGBC Professional Exams Evolving With Launch Of LEED v4

News & Views
Submetering: Gathering Data, Uncovering Savings

Building Operating Management
FTC Green Guides Provide Guidance For Sustainable Facility Products and Services

Building Operating Management
Federal Trade Commission Green Guides Help Facility Managers Evaluate Environmental Marketing Claims

Building Operating Management
High-Performance Exteriors Require Creativity, Commitment

Building Operating Management
Attention To Detail Helps Eliminate Envelope Leaks

Building Operating Management
High-Performance Exterior Helps Library Use Less Energy In More Space

Building Operating Management
With Water A Concern, Education Was Key To Convincing Owners To Use Open-Ventilated Rain Screen

News & Views
Prison Plumbing Retrofit Captures Savings

Building Operating Management
Occupant Engagement, Proper Operation Help Meet Sustainable Operations Goals

Building Operating Management
Success Of Sustainability Initiatives Often Hinges On Reaching The Right People

Building Operating Management
Engage Facility Staff To Help Ensure Sustainable Operations

Building Operating Management
Human Behavior Can Make It Hard To Find Best Way To Encourage Sustainable Behavior

Building Operating Management
GSA's Contract Structure For High-Performance Building Project Shows Future Possibilities

Building Operating Management
Performance Targets Helped GSA Ensure Expedited Bid Process Didn't Sacrifice Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Planning For Measurement And Verification Surprises Helps GSA Hit Energy Efficiency Targets

Building Operating Management
Training Of Building Occupants, Operators Is Critical To Maintaining High Performance

Building Operating Management
First Steps When Considering a Green Roof For An Existing Facility

Building Operating Management
Green Roof Types For Particular Buildings

Building Operating Management
Energy Benefits of Green Roofs

Building Operating Management
Green Roofs Incentives and Rebates

Building Operating Management
Pros And Cons Of Green Building Rating Systems

Building Operating Management
Certified Energy Manager Credential Is One Option For Energy-Focused Professional Sustainability Certification

Building Operating Management
Green Globes, Energy Star, BOMA 360, Living Building Challenge Offer Different Benefits For Different Buildings

Building Operating Management
USGBC Perspective: Education @USGBC To Teach Green Building Best Practices

Building Operating Management
LEED v4: How Energy And Atmosphere, Materials And Resources And Indoor Environmental Quality Requirements Have Changed

Building Operating Management
Lessons Learned From A LEED v4 Beta Project

Building Operating Management
USGBC Releases Top 10 States For LEED

Building Operating Management
LEED v4 Requires A New Facility Management Approach To LEED

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Talking Points Column: All that Glitters is not (LEED) Gold

News & Views
Have A Plan To Specify Green Interiors Products

Building Operating Management
Why Environmental Product Declarations Are Important for Green Buildings

Building Operating Management
How EPDs Are Created, What They Include, and Why They’re Useful

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainable and Maintainable: Achieving Two Goals

Facility Maintenance Decisions
HVAC Systems Common Target of Sustainability Projects

Building Operating Management
How To Ensure High-Performance Buildings Have High-Performance Operations

Building Operating Management
BOMI's High Performance Program Can Help Ensure High-Performance Operations

Building Operating Management
LEED in Motion Reports Help Support Case For Sustainability

News & Views
How Vegetative Roofs Extend Service Life

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Managers Discuss Sustainability Efforts

Building Operating Management
IFMA's Sustainability Programs Can Help FMs Meet Sustainability Goals

Building Operating Management
Areas For FMs To Master In Sustainability: Planning, Project Management, Communication, Real Estate, Finance

Building Operating Management
Technology, Operations and Maintenance Are Keys To Sustainability Efforts

Building Operating Management
A Guide To Greenbuild 2013

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Beyond First Cost: Smart Specification of Paints and Coatings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Green Standards for Paints and Coatings Perform Important Roles

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Savvy Specification Results in Higher ROI

News & Views
National Air Quality Improving, EPA Says

Building Operating Management
Why Facility Managers Make the Best Sustainability Executives

News & Views
Why Green Schools Are Important For Students and Teachers

News & Views
Get Occupants Involved in Green

Building Operating Management
The LEED-EBOM v4 Grace Period

News & Views
Grounds Management: Eye on Irrigation

Building Operating Management
How BIM Can Improve Building Efficiency

Building Operating Management
BIM Contract Requirements Help Standardize Results

Building Operating Management
Survey: How BIM Is Being Used And Where It Will Go In The Future

Building Operating Management
USGBC Offers Resources To Ease LEED v4 Transition

News & Views
LEEDv4 Passes Member Vote In A Landslide

News & Views
Show Sustainability Is Affordable To Get Approval For Green Interiors Projects

News & Views
Will The "Dynamic LEED Plaque" Become a Reality?

News & Views
Who Runs Sustainability In Your Organization?

Building Operating Management
Measurement and Verification Can Help Maintain Efficiency, Improve LEED Scores

Building Operating Management
Measurement And Verification Requires Close Attention To Be Successful Part Of Green Building Initiatives

Building Operating Management
How Continuous Measurement And Verification Helped Improve Operational Efficiency

Building Operating Management
LEED for Healthcare Aims To Help Improve Health of Buildings, Patients

News & Views
BIFMA Works To Improve Furniture Sustainability Ratings

Building Operating Management
LEED v4 Does Not Include Chemical Red List

News & Views
What Is The Living Building Challenge?

Building Operating Management
How Facility Managers Can Sell And Implement Green Interiors Projects

Building Operating Management
While Cost Is Key, Green Interiors Projects Can Be Sold On Other Benefits

Building Operating Management
Facility Managers Can Use Formal Sustainability Policy To Build Support For Green Interiors Initiatives

Building Operating Management
Show Sustainability Doesn't Cost More To Gain Approval For Green Interiors Projects

News & Views
Does the New LEED Include a "Red List" of Chemicals?

News & Views
New State Laws Advance Green Building

News & Views
GSA Keeps LEED as Its Standard of Choice

News & Views
Open Plenum Can Lead To Sound Challenges

Building Operating Management
Environmental Benefits, Less Handling Of Chemicals Are Selling Points For Green Cleaning

Building Operating Management
Work With Vendors On Training Program To Maximize Effectiveness Of Green Cleaning Chemicals, Methods

Building Operating Management
Green Cleaning Hot Buttons: Costs, Greenwashing

News & Views
Less Is More Is Also Green When It Comes To Real Estate

Building Operating Management
Sustainable Construction And Renovation On Campus Help Cut Costs, Attract Students

Building Operating Management
Conduct Energy Efficiency Analysis Before Beginning Sustainable Campus Construction

Building Operating Management
Resilient Design, Campus Master Plan Are Important Elements Of Sustainable Construction

Building Operating Management
LEED v4 Demand Response Pilot Credit Encourages Analysis Of Outside Power Generation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Environmentally Friendly Paints and Coatings Prompt Managers to Rethink Strategies

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Green Building Codes Make Certification a Rigorous Process

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fine-Tuning the Green Certification Process

Building Operating Management
CEIR's RoofPoint System Helps Facility Managers Evaluate Roof Efficiency, Durability

Building Operating Management
Ultimate Goal of CEIR's RoofPoint System is to Guide All Phases of Roofing Projects

Building Operating Management
RoofPoint System is Rooted in Good Roofing Design Principles

Building Operating Management
RoofPoint System Offers Alternative to LEED Certification

News & Views
What To Think About When You

News & Views
Is Your Building Green, Sustainable, High-Performance, or All of the Above?

Building Operating Management
From Guest Demands To Dolphin Tanks, Hospitality Facilities Face Challenges Going Green

Building Operating Management
Hospitality Industry Moving From Words To Action When It Comes To Sustainability

Building Operating Management
Hospitality Employees Play Big Role In Sustainability Efforts

Building Operating Management
In Hospitality Facilities, Facility Managers Find Many Ways to Improve Sustainability

News & Views
Ceilings Can Help with Green Efforts

Building Operating Management
Innovative Products: Green Flooring

News & Views
Sustainability Factors in Students College Decisions

Building Operating Management
How the GSA's Bean Federal Center Uses Solar Power to Save on Utility Costs

Building Operating Management
Photovoltaic Lab on Bean Federal Center Roof Helps GSA Find Best Solar Solutions

Building Operating Management
Bean Federal Center Solar Power Project Creates Jobs, Utility Savings

Building Operating Management
USGBC Lists Top 10 LEED States for 2012

News & Views
What Will 2013 Bring For "Red List" Chemicals?

News & Views
Ceiling Tile Recycling Can Help With Green Efforts

Building Operating Management
Bridge The Gap From Construction To Efficient Operations

Building Operating Management
Tie Design and Construction Teams To Building Performance

Building Operating Management
LEED Certification Aims To Be Constantly Evolving

News & Views
Energy Model Shows Economic Value of High-Performance HVAC

Building Operating Management
Green Cleaning Programs Offer Greater Efficiency As Part Of Overall Sustainability Plan

Building Operating Management
Western Michigan University's Green Cleaning Program Helps In Push For LEED Certification

Building Operating Management
Green Cleaning Standards Help Ensure Contractors Meet Cleaning Goals

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Vegetative Roof Matures into Showcase for Sustainability

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Installing Green Roofs can be Complex Process

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Vegetative Roof Evolves Throughout its Life

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Facility Managers See Energy Savings with Vegetative Roofs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
A Facility Manager's Guide to LEED-EB O&M Rating System

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Overview of Points System for LEED-EB O&M

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Successful LEED EB O&M Certification May Take Years to Achieve

Building Operating Management
Facility Managers Are Among The Passionate, Progressive Executives Setting The Sustainability Agenda

Building Operating Management
Sustainability Executives Need Knowledge of Workings and Priorities of Organization

Building Operating Management
Sustainability Executives Have To Market Green Success Stories

Building Operating Management
Most Sustainability Departments Have Wide-Ranging Responsibilities, Small Staff

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Mower-Sustainability Connection

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Mowers and Sustainability: Understanding Facility Needs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Mowers and Sustainability: Issues on the Horizon

Building Operating Management
Team Effort Helps Make Green Health Care Design A Reality

Building Operating Management
Space Programming Needs To Be Early Consideration In Health Care Design

Building Operating Management
Health Care Design Needs To Take Adjacency Into Consideration

Building Operating Management
Building Envelope Is A Significant Influence On Patient Bed Tower Design

Building Operating Management
Central Plant Requirements Affect Health Care Construction And Operations

Building Operating Management
Briefings: GSA Studies Reveal Energy Savings

Building Operating Management
Green Strategies in a Historic Preservation Project: King Federal Building in Atlanta

News & Views
Evaluate contractors’ green services to meet green goals

Building Operating Management
Survey Of Energy Efficient Properties Shows LEED Offers Advantages

Building Operating Management
LEED Projects Are Not Homogenous Group

Building Operating Management
How To Get Improved Results From Energy Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Funding Strategy: Focus on Sustainability

Building Operating Management
How Office Park Landscapes Can Reduce Water Use

Building Operating Management
Smart Irrigation Systems, Rainwater Collection Are Cost-Effective

Building Operating Management
Proposed Legionella Standard Undergoing Further Revisions

Building Operating Management
USGBC Perspective: Greenbuild 2012 Celebrates Sustainable Building Management

Building Operating Management
Green Features Reduce Energy Consumption 58 Percent

Building Operating Management
Why Drexel University Chose Green Globes Over LEED

Building Operating Management
Drexel University Relies On RECs As Part Of Energy Strategy

Building Operating Management
Drexel University Continues To Be On Lookout For Ways To Cut Carbon

Building Operating Management
Robert Francis Focuses on Sustainability Amid Drexel University's Massive Growth

News & Views
To Achieve High Performance Building, Look To ASHRAE Guideline 32

Building Operating Management
RoofPoint Rating System Helps Define Real Roofing Sustainability

Building Operating Management
RoofPoint System Calls for Roofing Durability

Building Operating Management
RoofPoint System Offers Measurable Goals

Building Operating Management
Green Operations in Multi-Tenant Buildings Require Solid Planning, Tenant Buy-in

Building Operating Management
Developing a Sustainability Plan in Multi-Tenant Buildings Has Several Potential Challenges

Building Operating Management
Sustainability Program Must Account For Tenant Behavior

Building Operating Management
Sustainability Plan, Tenant Buy-In Are Only Beginning Of Successful Green Operations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Greater Baltimore Medical Center's Boiler Upgrade key to Energy Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
GBMC Boiler Upgrade Required Careful Planning

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Timely Boiler Upgrade Completed Under Budget

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Energy-Efficient Exterior Lighting

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Controls That Maximize Exterior Lighting

5 Minutes With
5 minutes with Skip Milton, Assistant Director of Facility Operations at Texas Children's Hospital

News & Views
LEED: Ensuring Long-Term Performance

Building Operating Management
Legal Issues Complicate LEED Guarantees

Building Operating Management
Gifford Lawsuit Over LEED Certifications Set Some Guidelines for What Recourse is Available

Building Operating Management
USGBC Perspective: The Evolution of LEED for Existing Buildings

News & Views
How Do Commission Your Roof?

News & Views
How Can You Take Advantage of the Green Classroom Professional Certificate?

News & Views
Plumbing: Water-Conservation Strategies

Facility Focus
LEED Resources for Facility Managers from Green Building Certification Institute

Facility Focus
As LEED Grows, GBCI Takes Steps to Handle Workload, Ensure Quality

Building Operating Management
Getting Students Involved in Energy Efficiency Can Lead to Big Energy Cost Savings For School Districts

Building Operating Management
Douglas County School District Sees Big Gains From Involving Students In Energy Efficiency

Building Operating Management
Ponderosa High School Involved Students in Teaching Value of Saving Energy

Building Operating Management
Department of Energy: Goal of Better Buildings Challenge is to Cut Down on $60 Billion in Wasted Energy

Building Operating Management
Gathering Energy Data Often Most Difficult Part of Better Buildings Challenge Efforts

Building Operating Management
Better Buildings Challenge Offers Benefits Beyond Just Learning

Building Operating Management
Facility Managers Have More Green Building Ratings Systems Choices Than Ever

Building Operating Management
LEED Offers Guidelines for Green Design, Construction and Operations

Building Operating Management
Green Globes Program Covers Wide Range of Buildings

Building Operating Management
Living Building Challenge is Advanced Green Building Standard

Building Operating Management
SERF Offers Affordable Alternative to Other Green Building Ratings Systems

Building Operating Management
BOMA 360 Includes Sustainability as Part of Focus On Efficient Operations

Building Operating Management
Higher Energy Star Score Key to LEED-EBOM

Building Operating Management
Auditing, Retrocommissioning Can Lead to Better Energy Star Score, LEED Success

Building Operating Management
LEED-EBOM's Energy Star Prerequisite Not Intended to Discourage Participation

Building Operating Management
USGBC Perspective: LEED 2012 Revises Point System, Adds Market Sectors

News & Views
Green Cleaning RFP

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Energy Efficiency Blueprint?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Considering Electric Utility Vehicles

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Weighing Benefits and Drawbacks to Electrical Utility Vehicle Specification

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Gauging Electrical Utility Vehicle Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Adapting for Utility Vehicle Success

News & Views
Six Steps To LEED-EBOM

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Green Purchasing Benefits Go Well Beyond Bottom Line Savings

Building Operating Management
The Best Way To Reduce Water Use In High-Rise Buildings

News & Views
Wireless Metering Enhances Sustainability Reporting

Building Operating Management
Paint Innovations Offer Facility Managers Green Benefits, Performance

Building Operating Management
Check Paint's Certifications to Avoid Greenwash

Building Operating Management
New Standards, Research, Promise Continuing Improvement in Paints

News & Views
Specifying Effective Portable Cooling Equipment

Building Operating Management
Six Steps to a Successful LEED-EBOM Project

Building Operating Management
LEED-EBOM: Evaluating How Hard It Will Be to Gain Certification

Building Operating Management
Successful LEED-EBOM Projects Require Resourcefulness, Realistic Timelines

Building Operating Management
Occupant Buy-in Can Make or Break LEED-EBOM Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustaining Sustainability

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability Performance Measurements

News & Views
Green Schools Linked To Better Student Health, Performance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
A Stronger Maintenance-Sustainability Link

Building Operating Management
Facility Managers Explain How They Minimize Risks and Maximize Rewards of New Technology

Building Operating Management
Evaluating New Technology: Business Analysis, Third-Party Tests Can Prevent Problems

Building Operating Management
Where Facility Managers Can Find Information, Guidance on Evaluating New Technology

Building Operating Management
New Building Technology: How Facility Managers Can Insulate Their Organizations From Risks

5 Minutes With
5 minutes with Rick Storlie Director of Administrative Services, Facilities Management University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Building Operating Management
Unical Aviation, Inc.: Transforming a Non-descript Warehouse Into a First-class Workplace

News & Views
The "Big Four" Green Building Rating Systems

Building Operating Management
Showcase Products: Paints

News & Views
Successful Recycling: Achieving Sustainability Goals

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Successful Paint Applications

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Specifying Paints for Performance and Sustainability

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Developing Paint and Coating Policies

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Important Painting Project Considerations

Building Operating Management
High Performance Buildings: Avoiding Problems

Building Operating Management
Energy Modeling for High-Performance Buildings is Only as Good as the Inputs

Building Operating Management
High Performance Buildings: HVAC Designs

Building Operating Management
USBGC Releases Rankings of States With Most LEED-Certified Buildings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Upgrade Shines Light on Reaching Sustainability Goals

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Expanding The Scope of Lighting Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Lighting Sensors Offer Additional Savings

News & Views
How Should Embodied Energy Factor Into Product Selection?

Building Operating Management
Green Health Care Buildings Reduce Costs, Support Patient Health

Building Operating Management
Energy Efficiency, Recycling Areas of Focus for Green Health Care Operations

Building Operating Management
Credible Data, Staff Support Help Green Health Care Operations Succeed

Building Operating Management
Power and Gas Prices: Time for Long Term Contracts?

Building Operating Management
LEED 2012 Will Emphasize Operating Performance; ADA Deadline

Building Operating Management
NFPA 3 and NFPA 4 Cover Commissioning, Testing of Building Fire Systems

Building Operating Management
Federal Regulations for T12 Fluorescent Lamps, Incandescents, and EPAct Tax Deductions

Building Operating Management
IgCC Adopted in Scottsdale, Ariz.; Lessons Learned

Building Operating Management
International Green Construction Code Approved with Energy Efficiency, Metering Requirements

Building Operating Management
International Green Construction Code Sets Energy Efficiency Measures for Buildings

Building Operating Management
Green Design Guides Renovation of California State Office Buildings

Building Operating Management
Floorcoverings Can Be Green/Sustainable

Building Operating Management
The Greenest Flooring Product on the Market

News & Views
Why Are Green Roofs Environmentally Responsible?

Building Operating Management
How LEED Volume Can Help Facility Managers

Building Operating Management
How a Commercial Office REIT Used LEED Volume

Building Operating Management
LEED-EBOM Certifications Outpacing LEED-New Construction

Building Operating Management
USGBC Building Performance Partnership for LEED Buildings

News & Views
Anti-Icing and Sustainability

News & Views
Water Conservation and Grounds Management

News & Views
Water Conservation: Plumbing Fixtures Offer a Choice

Building Operating Management
How to Select Green Cleaning Vendors: Top 10 Questions to Ask

Building Operating Management
How to Select Green Cleaning Vendors: Ask About Range of Services, Knowledge of Standards

Building Operating Management
How to Select Green Cleaning Vendors: Ask for Certifications, Procedures

Building Operating Management
How to Select Green Cleaning Vendors: Ask About Sustainability, Communication

Building Operating Management
As Photovoltaic Costs Fall, Demand for Solar Power Rises

Building Operating Management
Financial Considerations are Starting Point for Solar Power

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Specifying Sustainable Paints Means Determining Life-Cycle Costs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Quality, Long-Term Performance Essential for Sustainable Paints

News & Views
Anti-Icing and Sustainability

News & Views
Sustainable Facilities: Ensuring Performance

Building Operating Management
A Breakdown of LEED-EBOM

Building Operating Management
Data is Power: LEED Buildings and the Building Performance Partnership

Building Operating Management
Long-term Sustainability: LEED-EBOM

Building Operating Management
From Design to Operations: Energy Star's Designed to Earn

Building Operating Management
Mandating Performance: Outcome-based Codes

Building Operating Management
LEED Designs Don't Always Lead to Sustainable Operations

Building Operating Management
Controls, Commissioning Key to Realizing Green Building Potential

Building Operating Management
Energy Model: Use To Compare, Not To Predict

Building Operating Management
The Curious Case of Northland Pines High School

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Identifying Goals Is First Step in Planning Plumbing Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Determining Savings from Plumbing Upgrades

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Product Specification for Successful Plumbing Upgrades

News & Views
Anti-Icing Chemicals: Stopping Ice Before it Starts

Building Operating Management
Using LEED-EBOM on Campus Requires Managing Data, Defining Scope

Building Operating Management
What ISO 50001 Can Offer is a Framework for Continuous Energy Improvement

Building Operating Management
Five Steps to Green Campuses

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Hospital's Plumbing Systems Upgrades Provide Roadmap

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Water Audit Paves the Way for Successful Plumbing Upgrade

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Successful Plumbing Upgrades Depend on Occupant Support

Building Operating Management
FMs Can Roll Out LEED-EBOM Across the Campus

Building Operating Management
LEED-EBOM 'Master Site' Credits Categorized in Three General Groups

Building Operating Management
Facility Managers Can Use LEED-EBOM Categories as Conceptual Tools

Building Operating Management
Green Means Go for Transwestern's Skodowski, His Sustainability Team

Building Operating Management
Transwestern's Sustainability Efforts a Cornerstone of Company's Work

Building Operating Management
Experience Makes Skodowski a Natural to Develop Green Best Practices

Building Operating Management
Skodowski, Transwestern Focus on Green Building Success, not Speed

Building Operating Management
Multimedia: Transwestern's Allan Skodowski on Sustainability

News & Views
Plumbing: Going with the (Low) Flow

News & Views
Dual-Flush Valves: Two Ways To Save

News & Views
Making Green Buildings Work

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Cleaning Programs: How to Minimize Chemical Exposure

Building Operating Management
For Envelope, Target Durability, As Well As Energy

Building Operating Management
LEED Pilot Credits Target Certified Products, Demand Response

Building Operating Management
Healthy And Green With LEED For Healthcare

News & Views
The Three Tiers of Green Product Selection

Building Operating Management
Teaching Green: UW-Madison's Renovated Education Building

Building Operating Management
Sustainability For Today

Building Operating Management
LEED for Schools Focuses on Daylighting, Acoustics and Indoor Air Quality

Building Operating Management
New Mexico School District Puts Building Requirements on a LEED Silver Platter

Building Operating Management
9 Ways LEED for Schools is Different From LEED-NC

Building Operating Management
Building Envelopes Affect Energy Use, so Make Sure Yours Isn't Just a Pretty Face

Building Operating Management
For Efficient Exteriors, Start With the Outside, Looking In

News & Views
Designing Green has Unique Challenges

Building Operating Management
Understanding What an Energy Model Can and Can't do is Critical to its Success

Building Operating Management
Realistic Expectations Needed to get Most out of Energy Modeling

Building Operating Management
As San Francisco Requires Buildings to Disclose Energy Use, the Obama Administration Pushes for Federal Action

Building Operating Management
Better Buildings Initiative sets new Energy Information Reporting Standards

Building Operating Management
Using Rain Screens for Innovative Exteriors Can Offer Advantages

Building Operating Management
Common Sense Approach Helps in Evaluating Rain Screens

News & Views
Environmental Product Declarations: Getting Product Facts Straight

News & Views
Water Conservation: Going with the (Low) Flow

News & Views
Eco Charrettes: A Key Part of a LEED-EBOM Initiative

Building Operating Management
Code Green: New Standards Cover More Than Just Energy

Building Operating Management
Efficient Operation Big Part of New Energy Standards

Building Operating Management
From Recycled Content to Holistic Life-Cycle Assessments, Here's What to Consider for Product Standards

Building Operating Management
Don't Get Overwhelmed by Eco-Labels

Building Operating Management
Standards for Suppliers Help Ensure Green Product Selection

News & Views
Energy Model Can Improve HVAC System Energy Efficiency

Facility Maintenance Decisions
LEED for Healthcare Addresses Unique Operational Requirements

Facility Focus
Sustainability Improvements Require Organizational Buy-In

Facility Focus
One Company's Approach to Sustainability and the Bottom Line

Facility Focus
The Role of Existing Buildings in Energy Use, Emissions

Building Operating Management
Carbon Footprint Gaining a Place on the FM Agenda

Building Operating Management
Focus on Buildings to Cut Your Carbon Footprint

Facility Focus
Sustainability: Green Projects Help Obtain Funding

News & Views
Tracking Sustainability with a CMMS

Building Operating Management
Online Resources for Lighting Upgrades, Greenhouse Gas Accounting

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Paints and Coatings: Understanding Labels and Material Safety Data Sheets

Facility Focus
A LEED-EBOM Case Study

Facility Focus
A LEED-EBOM Case Study

Building Operating Management
Green Science Teaching Center Meets Challenges of Landmark Site

Facility Maintenance Decisions
What Are the Three Scopes of Greenhouse-Gas Emissions?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Role of Building Occupants in Reducing Carbon Footprint

News & Views
High-Performance HVAC System Requires an Integrated Design

Building Operating Management
Solid Information and Close Collaboration Lead to Energy Efficient Design

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability: Tactics to Avoid Failure, Embrace Success

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainability Part of Managers' New Normal

News & Views
Sustainability: Developing Maintenance Standards

Building Operating Management
LEED AP Deadline Approaching

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What You Need To Know About the Various LEED Credentials

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Tough Decisions: Managers Need a Strong Conscience

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DOE Grant Fuels County's Green Building Projects

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Retrofits: Sustainable Strategies

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The Benefits of Water Audits

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BACnet Systems Offer Many Opportunities to Improve Sustainability

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BACnet Connectivity and Interoperability

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Interoperability and Green Building

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Controls: Real-World Savings

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Why BACnet?

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Top 10 Green Building Trends of 2011

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Managers Discuss Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Programs

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Green Building Design and Fire Safety

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Green Workplaces Retain and Attract Talent

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Moving to Sustainability: Managers Should Look at Past Accomplishments

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Sustainable Interiors and Productivity

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Designing for Productivity and Green Strategies Overlap

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Vegetative Roofs: How to Ensure a Leak-Proof System

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Vegetative Roofs: Pay Attention to Structure, Plants, Rooftop Access

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Maximizing Daylighting Benefits in Open Offices

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Matching Ceilings to the Characteristics of a Space

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Green Building News

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Retrocommissioning Benefits Include IAQ, Longer Equipment Life

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Plumbing and Water Conservation

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Managers Not Flinching During Tough Times

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Study Links Green Buildings and Employee Productivity

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Green Building Design Can Pose Fire Safety Challenges

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Green Design Solutions and Materials May Be Fire Hazards

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Determining Damages in Green Building Lawsuits

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Responsibilities Must Be Spelled Out In a Green Building Contract

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Designer’s Professional Liability Insurance Issues

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Plumbing and Water Conservation

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Green Paints in Schools and Health Care

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Performance of Green Paints

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Always Consider Energy, the Envelope and Reuse What You Can

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Best Practices: Daylighting, IAQ, Green Cleaning and More

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In Change Management, Allies Are Crucial

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Plumbing and Water Conservation

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LEED: Managers Need to Educate Executives

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Sustainability: Not Such a Dirty Word

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Water Conservation

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Green Paint Standards Protect IAQ and Occupants

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Paint Certifications Balance Green and Performance Benefits

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Making a Building LEED-CI Ready

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Building Performance Partnership: Post-LEED Certification

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Green Building News

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Green Paint Certifications

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Sustainability Strategies for Urban Health Care

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Rural Health Care Sustainability Considerations

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Water-Efficiency Guidelines

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Power, Water Meters Help Earn Green Building Credits

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Plumbing Systems and Sustainability

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Carpet Reclamation Costs

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Collaboration Among Designers, Operators Silences Skepticism

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Best Practices for Good IAQ

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IEQ Factors Daylighting, Thermal Comfort and Acoustics for Healthy Space

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Even with Change Management Efforts, Change Takes Time

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A Little About the LEED

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Green Programs Provide Facilities Education

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Maintenance, LEED and Design

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Roof Retrofit: Medical Center Recycles Roofing Materials

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Energy Management Solutions Likely Already Housed In Facilities

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Plumbing and Water Conservation

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Tips for Facility Managers to Smooth the LEED-EBOM Certification Process

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Green Building and the New LEED Green Associate Credential

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Green Building News

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Interior Product Standards Should Be Tailor-Made For Each Organization

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Naturally Green Interior Products

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Greening, Renovating Buildings Makes Properties More Competitive

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Plumbing and water conservation

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Plumbing & Water Conservation

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Mandated Commissioning, 'Plan for Operations' Part of New Green Standard

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Why LEED-EB Certify?

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Chris Matt: LEED Fosters Facilities Education

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What is ASHRAE 189.1?

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Standard Is First For Commercial Buildings Written In Mandatory Language

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Green Standard Covers Seven Major Energy Requirement Categories

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Energy Modeling Provides Benchmark Of Benefits For Investments

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Personnel, Operating Costs Can Be Addressed By New BAS

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LEED Ratings Offer Specifications For Sustainable Interior Products

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Environmental Life-Cycle Assessments For Interior Products Gaining Traction

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Managers Can Use LCA Data to Vet Product Manufacturers

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Size of Automation Systems Should Be Proportionate to Building

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Managers Can Maintain Building Service Levels While Saving Money With BAS

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Water Consumption Can Be Controlled With Use of Submeters

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Lower Energy Consumption, Longer Life Cycle Benefits of Green Data Centers

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EPA Launches New Program to Coordinate Commercial Energy Efficiency Efforts

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Figuring the Impact of Green Products

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Green Grounds Care: Managers Focus on Irrigation Systems, Hand-Held Equipment

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Illinois House Measure Defines Tire Burning As 'Green'

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Facility Managers Using LEED-EBOM As Blueprint for Sustainability

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What Comes After LEED Certification?

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Managers Discuss Their Role in LEED Certification

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Moving to Green Cleaning Methods Requires Buy-in From Maintenance Staff

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Sustainability in Schools: NYC Department of Education

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Reflectivity, Emissivity Important Factors When Selecting A Cool Roof

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Sustainability: Managers' Role in the Triple Bottom Line

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Insulation, Climate Can Affect Roof's Energy Efficiency

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Visual Cues Can Help Janitorial Staff, Bathroom Occupants Transition to Green

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LEED-EB Helps Reverse Financial, Environmental Consequences of Underperforming Energy Systems

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Government Bodies Target Greening Existing Buildings

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Green Building News: California Greenin', New Model Green Building Code, Speeding Energy Efficiency and Energy Star for Data Centers

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School Districts Take Lead on Sustainability

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Successful Recycling: A Three-Step Approach

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City Adopts LEED as Building Standard

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Nation's First Set of Model Codes and Standards for Green Building Announced

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A Greener Approach to Parking Design

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Green Paints Becoming More Durable

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NYC's Greener, Greater Buildings Plan

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Green Technology: Solar Wall Impacts Heating Loads

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States Develop Green Building Guidelines

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Common Recycling Streams

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Recycling: Containing Costs

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Recycling: Dispelling Common Myths

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From Local to Global, Climate Change Legislation is Gaining Ground

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National Significance of NYC Benchmarking Legislation

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Plumbing & Water Conservation

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Greenguard Certification Programs Offer Guidance for FMs

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Pilot IAQ Certification Program

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Maximize Green Investments With an Enterprise-wide Approach

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Net-zero Energy Buildings Becoming More Common

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FMs Can Take the Lead in Energy Efficiency Projects

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Getting the C-suite and the Public to Buy into Net-zero Buildings

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Find Outsourced Service Providers Long on Green

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Selecting Green Service Providers

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Green Products Require Occupant Buy-in

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Planning the Location of a Green Office

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Stimulus Funds Earmarked to Green Government Facilities

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Recovery Act Funds Energy Efficiency Grants For State, Local Projects

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Maintenance and Green Buildings

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Maintenance Department Spearheads Plumbing Retrofits

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Using Post-Occupancy Evaluations to Fine Tune Green Design

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USGBC Launches Building Performance Initiative

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Green Building News: New ASHRAE Certification, AIA Report, How to Engage Employees in Green Efforts

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What are the Benefits of Vegetative Roofs?

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Teaching IT About Energy Efficiency in Data Centers

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ASHRAE and Energy Star for Green Data Centers

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Vegetative Roofs: A Look at the Disadvantages

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Specification Tips for Extensive and Intensive Vegetative Roofs

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Vegetative Roofs: Ensuring Proper Design and Installation

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Vegetative Roofs: Pay Attention to Base Flashing and Penetrations

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Plumbing Retrofits

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Assessing the Performance of Green Paints

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New York City Enacts Legislation to Increase Energy Efficiency of Buildings

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Green Renovations Should Focus on IAQ, Purchasing, Material Handling

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Check the Green Credentials of Service Providers, Especially Certification and Experience

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Green Building Goals and Security Initiatives Can Find Common Ground

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How Cap and Trade Regulations Work and Who May Be Affected

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Green Renovations: Best Practices for Preserving IAQ

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Green Purchasing: Consider VOCs, Water Use, Energy Efficiency

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Waste Management: Tips for Recycling, Reuse During Renovation Projects

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Making the Switch to Green Cleaning Involves Educating Occupants and Service Providers

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Video Analytics Software and Intelligent Light Controls Help Satisfy Sustainability, Security

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Windows and Air Intake Vents Can Be Operable and Secure

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Preserve the Natural Landscape to Protect the Building

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Fifty Percent Increase in Green Building Programs since 2007, Report Finds

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Making a Case for Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings: New Industry Publication

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Green Building to Support Nearly 8 Million U.S. Jobs Over Next 4 Years, Study Says

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Plumbing-system specification

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Consider the Environmental Life Cycle of Green Products

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State Codes, LEED Tighten Water Efficiency Standards

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Studies Link Green Design, Occupant Productivty

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$3.4 Billion Investment to Spur Transition to Smart Grid

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Developing an Integrated Pest Management Program

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Look for Green Paint Certifications

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Most CFOs Don't Expect to Boost Sustainability Efforts in Next Year, Survey Says

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Use Ceiling Light Reflectance to Save Energy

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ASHRAE Seeks Proposal on Green Buildings User’s Manual

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New Guidance on Specifying Flush Urinals

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Restroom Paper Products: Standard to Address Environmental Impact

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Pest Management: What is Green Shield Certification?

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White House Executive Order Aims to Green Federal Facilities

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Plumbing Systems and Water Savings

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Greenbuild 2009 Arrives in Phoenix Nov. 11

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Green Cleaning and LEED Innovation Credits

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High-Performance Buildings Go to Washington

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Elevator Modernization Can Bring Green Benefits

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Managers Consider Performance, Environment When Specifying Paints

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LEED & Maintenance Management

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Incorporating Energy Efficiency into Leases

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Paints: Third-Party Organizations Develop Standards, Certification Programs

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Paints and Coatings: The Impact of VOCs on Performance

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USGBC Assesses Performance of LEED-Certified Buildings

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AIA Report Estimates Up to 270,000 Construction Industry Jobs Could be Created if American Clean Energy Security Act is Passed

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HVAC, Lighting Retrofits Fuel Arena's LEED Certification

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Water Conservation

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USGBC Opens Call for Ideas About LEED

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LEED Principle: Stormwater Management and Roofing

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Healthy IAQ: Control Contaminants

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Vegetative and Photovoltaic Roofing Systems Emerge as Sustainability Leaders

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What to Consider When Picking Green Roof Plantings

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Cork's Comeback

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How To Determine If A Green Certification Is Legitimate

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Rep. Henry Waxman's Bill to Cap Carbon Dioxide Faces Long Odds

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Cost Premium For Green Products Drops

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Green Certification Bodies

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The Prescription For Green Health Care Facilities

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Adding Vegetated Roofs To An Existing Building

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A Plan to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions

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U.S. Green Roof Industry Grows By 35 Percent in 2008

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Garden Roofs Bring the Green

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OSCRE Americas Issues Request for Comments on Green Lease Exchange Standard

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Planning the Location of a Green Office

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The Intersection of Evidence-Based Design and Green

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The Benefits of Green Cleaning

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Call for Comments on Green Building Standard

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Cleaning Chemicals and Occupant Health

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The Environmental Impacts of Cleaning Products

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Green Cleaning And Toxicology Basics

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ICC Begins Development Of Green Building Code

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BOMA Releases 100 Ways to Go Green for Earth Day

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The American Institute of Architects Announces the 2009 COTE Top Ten Green Projects

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Green Roof Systems Explained

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Green Grid Releases Calculator To Model Free Data Center Cooling

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Identifying Water Waste

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Simplicity in Materials

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Maintenance: The Impact of Sustainability

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Getting Buy-in to Make Green Products Worthwhile

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New Report Offers Guide To Green Product Certification And Standards Programs

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Green Guide Releases Toolkit

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GBI And AIA Team Sign Agreement To Promote Sustainable Buildings

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EPAct Tax Benefits for Green Buildings

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Maintaining green buildings

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Going Green: Toyota Making It Work

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Figuring the Impact of Green Products

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Green Buildings in Today's Economy

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EPA Proposes First National Reporting On Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Why Some Geothermal Systems Will Save More Than Others

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Why Some Geothermal Systems Will Save More Than Others

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Vegetative Roofs: Assess Building's Load-Bearing Capacity

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Vegetative Roofs: Modular vs. Built In Place

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Green-Roof Maintenance: Irrigation, Weeding, Fertilizing

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Green Grounds Care: LEED Considerations

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Water conservation and plumbing

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Leonardo Academy Pushes For Green Gaming Industry Standard

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Managers Take Control of Green Hospital

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Green Hospital Redefines Maintenance Standards

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Why Develop a Green Purchasing Plan?

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Look at Green Building Needs When Planning BAS

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Revised Green Guide for Health Care Operations Section Released

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Studies Show Green Building as Key Part of the U.S. Economic Future

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Carpet and Rug Institute Criticizes Green Seal's GS-37 Standard

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UL Fights Greenwash

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Greening of Building Portfolios Remains a Priority For Commercial Real Estate Industry, Study Finds

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Green Building Study Finds Benefits of Building Green Outweigh Cost Premium

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Tax Breaks for Efficient HVAC Systems Extended

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Majority of Americans Want Action on Climate to Rebuild U.S. Economy, Poll Finds

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LEED 2009 Passes Member Ballot

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Energy Targets for Federal Building Remain Challenging, ASHRAE Says

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Green Flooring: Consider Cork and Linoleum

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EPA Assessment Highlights Effective Mercury-Free Alternatives

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Green Roofs LEED to Multiple Benefits

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Financial Benefits Of Green Roofs

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Extensive or Intensive? Green Roofs Explained

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Green Roof Tips: Roof Structure and Maintenance

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Finding Green Cleaners

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Crafting an RFI for Green Cleaners

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What to Put in a Green Cleaning RFP

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Green Roof Professional Certification Program Announced

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Greening Campus Housing

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Guide Addresses Financing for EnergySmart Schools

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More Facility Managers Taking Strategic Approach to Green Practices, Survey Finds

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USGBC Pushes LEED 2009 One Step Closer to Implementation

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USGBC Launches Green Book Club

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BOMA Energy Efficiency Challenge Reaches 100 Endorsers

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California, Oregon Top List of Efficient States

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Paints and Coatings: Determining the Environmental Impact

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California Adopts Green Codes

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BOMA Releases Green Lease Guide

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DOE Launches Net Zero Program

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Princeton Review Ranks Green Colleges

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ASHRAE Releases Commissioning Guidelines

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USGBC Releases Strategic Plan for 2009 to 2013

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Green Seal Gains ANSI Accreditation

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EPA Tightens Engine Standards for Grounds Equipment

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Green Building Products: Avoid the Hype

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The Signs of Greenwash

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Green Certification Labels Combat Greenwash

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Geothermal heat pump systems

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Experimental Solar Cell Sets Efficiency Record

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Olympic Village in Beijing Earns LEED Gold Certification

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Maintainability and Green Buildings

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Defining Green Roofs: Go Beyond Vegetative Systems

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Greenguard Establishes New Formaldehyde Emission Reduction Certification

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DOE Announces Funding for Clean Energy Policies

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Counties with Green Building Programs Have Surged Since 2003

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Green Seal Launches New GS-11 Paint Standard

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Efficient HVAC Systems May Qualify for Tax Breaks

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AIA Report Examines Incentives for Green Buildings

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EPA Developing Specs for Water-Saving Urinals

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Building Trades Among Those That Stand to Gain from Green Industries

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DOE Report Shows Rapidly Growing U.S. Wind Power Market

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Sorting Out Green Power Choices

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Steps Toward a Carbon Cap

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2008 Certified Green Product Directory

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Steps on the Path to Sustainability

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Initiative Aims to Identify Renewable Energy Zones in Western States

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LEED-EB Now Requires Green Cleaning Program

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Siting for LEED-CI

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Energy Efficiency Potential Not Fully Utilized, Despite Success

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LEED 2009 Rating System Announced

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EPA Performance Track Program Delivers Energy Savings for Facilities

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Geothermal Systems Offer Efficient Heating and Cooling

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Study Examines Three Leading Green Rating Systems in Relation to AIA

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GBI Calls for Comments on Green Building Standard

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LEED-EB: Operations & Maintenance Templates Now Available in LEED Online

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Environmental Life Cycles of Green Products

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Tracking and Measuring Sustainability

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Revisions Announced for Green Guide for Health Care Operations Section

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EPA, Green Grid Focus on Small Computer Room Energy Efficiency

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Analysis Shows Effective Action on Climate Change Will Have Little Impact on U.S. Economy

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Study: Green Data Center Strategies Decline

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EPA Settles with Railroad on Disposal of Fluorescent Lamps

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Greening Education: APPA Releases Two Publications on Environmental Sustainability

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Energy Star Label Awareness Grows

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Proposed Bill a Compromise on Renewable Energy Tax Incentive Debate

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The Legalese of Green

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Green Purchasing: Helping Nature and the Bottom Line

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Study: CFOs Realize Value in Green Initiatives

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Data Centers are Going Green but are Wary of Greenwashing, Survey Finds

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Manufacturing CEOs Call for Cap on Pollution

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California Updating Irrigation Rules

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New York Mets’ Colors: Blue, Orange and, Now, Green

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BOMA, GBI Partner On Sustainability

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NRCA Forms Organization to Promote Green Roofs

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ICC Developing Certification for Green-Building Professionals

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Maintainability and Green Buildings

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Launching a Green Cleaning Program

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Resorting to Tradition

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The Green Side of Deferred Maintenance

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Your Garden Variety Roof

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To Get the Most Out of Green Paint, Know Where to Use It

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Green Purchasing in Health Care

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Researchers: Lake Mead Could Be Dry by 2021

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NREL Pledges to Cut Carbon Footprint, by 75 Percent

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Emissions Falling for Industrial Sectors, Report Finds

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Construction Industry Embraces Green Building

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Industry Organization Alliance Focuses on Net Zero Buildings

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ANSI Standard Targets Carpet Sustainability

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Town Becomes First to Require LEED Platinum Certification

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When Selecting HVAC Products, Look at Part Load Performance

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EPA Settlement Promotes Green Chemistry in School

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Greensburg Becomes Green Model

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California Requires Emissions Reporting in 2008

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New York City Aims to Reduce Municipal Energy Consumption

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EPA, District of Columbia Agree to Go Green

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Cleaning Up Our Act

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Report Finds U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Falling

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USGBC, GGHC Announce Partnership

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Cities with Green Building Programs Have Increased Fourfold Since 2003

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New Credentialing Organization to Oversee LEED AP Program

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EPA Defines Epinephrine Disposal

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New Standard Encourages Sustainability in Building Construction

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Green Business Coverage in Media Growing

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NSF International Releases Carpet Standard

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New Collaboration Between the Construction Specifications Institute and U.S. Green Building Council Announced

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AASHE Seeks Feedback on STARS

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Agencies Issue Notification for Cleaning Hazards

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Architects Seeing Surge in Green Building Requests, Survey Finds

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2007 U.S. Wind Energy Expected to Grow Beyond Estimates

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Representatives Form Green Schools Caucus

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NIOSH Recommends Ways to Prevent MRSA Risks at Work

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EPA Releases Top Five Green Building Strategies for Healthcare

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New Version of LEED-EB Announced

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EPA Calls for Partnering on School Chemical Safety

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Data Center Efficiency The Focus of Three New Reports

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MOP-19 Sets Accelerated Phaseout for HCFCs

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Increased Environmental Regulation Could Be Coming, Survey Shows

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USGBC Launches Green Schools Web Site

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Greenhouse Gas Protocol Publishes New Guidelines

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DOE, Green Grid Aim to Slash Data Center Energy Use

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EPA Announces Green Building Design Competition Winners

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Survey: Industry Standard Needed For Green Data Centers

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Thinking Green: Implementing A Sustainable Construction Process

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Local Governments Increasingly Mandate Green Building

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New LEED Credit Awarded for Carbon Neutral Products

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ASHRAE to Provide Design Guidance for Green Health Care Facilities

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USGBC Opens Public Comment on LEED For High Performance Operations

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Greening Up Restrooms

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Green Developers Break New Ground

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CEOs Urge Action to Combat Climate Change

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Corporate Climate Coalition Expanding

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Roofing Industry Alliance Funds Green Roof Research

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Florida Becomes Latest State to Cap Greenhouse Emissions

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New Jersey Becomes Third State to Require Greenhouse Gas Reductions

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U.S. Conference of Mayors Resolution Backs the Greening of Nation's Schools

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Green Marketing: Make Your Building Stand Out

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Plumbing Systems: Waste Not, Pay Not

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Five New Orleans Schools to Receive Energy Efficiency Aid

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CB Richard Ellis Announces Carbon Neutral Goal

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Green Guide for Health Care Announces New Technical Briefs

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Putting More Green in Grounds

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New Minnesota Legislation Will Slash Greenhouse Emissions, Boost Renewable Energy

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U.S. Green Building Council and International Code Council Form Alliance to Further Green Building Practices

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ASHRAE, IESNA, USGBC Draft Green Building Standard

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NIST Building Software Update Adds More Green Product Information

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New Study Investigates Challenges and Solutions for Managing Carbon Footprint

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Building Design Leaders Aim for Carbon Neutral by 2030

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New Study Confirms Corporate America's Trend Toward Sustainability and Green Building

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Many Ways for Facilities to Go Green

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Company Makes Largest Green Power Purchase in U.S. History

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Organizations Willing to Pay a Premium for Green Real Estate, Survey Finds

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Going Green: Local Government, Businesses, Announce Unique Cooperative Effort to Reduce the Impact Buildings Have on Indoor and Outdoor Environments

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House Releases Recommendations for Greening the U.S. Capitol

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Top Ten Sustainable Buildings List Released

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Ivy League Takes Top Spot in Green Power Purchasing

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U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Still Increasing, Report Finds

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Green Roof Industry Growing, Survey Finds

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China Urged to Tap Benefits of Green Buildings

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Growing a Green Procurement Plan

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Tough Pill for Health Care?

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Moving Forward

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Green as a Healing Strategy

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Annual Awards Honor Energy Efficiency

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EPA Takes Stock of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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New Version of Green Guide for Health Care Launched

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Market Barriers are Major Block to Energy Efficiency Investments

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ICC Supports Building Green

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EPA Rolls Out Green-Power Rankings

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Climate Change

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Painting the Best Picture

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California ISO Rolls Out New Plan for Greening the Grid

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Green Building Goes to Washington

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Green Schools The Hottest Market For Green Building

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Green Report Card Grades Colleges

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Major Companies Call for Cap and Trade Program to Halt Global Warming

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Wind Power Capacity Expected to Continue Growth in 2007

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Study Compares Green Building Rating Systems

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USGBC Offering Some LEED Certifications for Free

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U.S. Green Building Council Expands LEED Online Certification Program

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Would You Pay a Premium to Lease Green Space?

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Greenhouse Gases Reduced Through Voluntary Projects

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LEED Deadline Extended

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Massachusetts Adopts Minimum Green Standards for State Facilities

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BOMA, Green Building Council Agreed to Promote Energy Efficiency

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Adobe Earns Additional LEED Platinum Certification

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New York Power Authority Aims to Enact More Green Programs

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EPA Challenges Corporations to Double Use of Green Power

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Industry Leaders Launch Plans to Eliminate Building Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2030

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Green Building Practices A Rising Priority for Businesses, New Study Finds

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ASHRAE Releases Updated Book on Design, Construction and Operation of Green Buildings

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U.S. Green Building Council Proposes LEED Requirement to Slash Carbon Dioxide Emissions

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New Non-Profit Aims to Raise Awareness About Green Cleaning

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Growth Slows in 2005, Report Finds

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New Mold and Moisture Plan Aids Greenguard Certification

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Denver International Airport Recognized as an Environmental Leader

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New York Power Authority Aims for Cleaner Energy

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Blog Focuses on Green Cleaning

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A Show Of Sustainability

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Study Results: Energy-efficient Schools Lower Costs, Improve Air Quality

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Green: Good as Gold

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AIA Preps Green Building Toolkit

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Report Finds Green Energy Prices Competitive with Fossil Fuels

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U.S. EPA Pilot Program Helps Anaheim Convention Center Go “Green”

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Healthy Schools Campaign Releases Green Cleaning Guide

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New Cleaning Certification Focuses on Indoor Air Quality

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Green Is the New School Color

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New Updates from the USGBC

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LEED Version 3.0 Aims to Respond to Market’s Needs

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New World Trade Center Development Aims to be Green

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EPA Becomes First 100 Percent Green Powered Agency

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Making Green Work

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California Poised to Pass Landmark Global Warming Act

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Pennsylvania Becomes Leader in
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Long-Term Wind Energy Agreement Finalized in Indiana

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ASHRAE, Clinton Foundation Announce Partnership To Improve Emissions

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Green 2.0: Hospitals and the Enviroment

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Sustainable Design: Beyond Cost and Performance

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LEED and ISO 14001: Working Together

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IAQ Can Be Improved with Greenguard-Certified Products

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Data Center Aims for Green

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Graduating to Green

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Adding Up To Green Design

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LEED Lessons

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Assigning Value to Green Buildings

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Green Building Report

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IAQ Analysis: Updating the Arsenal

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Going 'Green' Starts with Buying Green

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REPORT PREPARED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
LEED-EB: Focus on Operations

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Being Green Getting Easier

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in conjunction with Hospitals for a Healthy Environment
‘Green’ Tide on the Rise


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It Pays to be Green

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Balancing IAQ and Green

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Certified Green?

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High-Performance Exteriors

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Earth Friendly, Energy Efficient

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Green Building Report

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Valuing Insulation

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Going Deeper Into ‘Green’

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Greening the Grounds

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Green Energy Charges Forward

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Green Building Report

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The ‘Greening’ of Existing Facilities

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Green Building Report

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Blazing a ‘Green’ Trail

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Brushing Up: A Primer on Paints

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Green CMBS

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LEED: A Scorecard for Green Buildings

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The Embracing of the ‘Green’

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Green Building Report

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Green Economics: Small Price for Environmental Gains

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CBR Threats May Demand Higher Levels of Security

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New Energy Sources Gather Steam

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Green Building Report

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For Outside, What’s Inside Counts

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Penn State's Green Coach

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Low-VOC Paints Are More Than Just ‘Green’

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National Geographic Society's LEED-ership

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Recognizing the ‘Pull’ in Going Green

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Green Building Report

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Underused strategies could make green buildings even greener

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‘Green’ Paints Come of Age

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Getting in front of ‘green’ issues

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Numbers Games

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Taking the green exterior beyond energy

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Sustaining Sustainability

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Green Building Report

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Green Gains:

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Keeping It Clean by Going ‘Green’

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Getting a Grip on Green Products

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‘Green’ Expectations

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Green Building Report

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New Green Rating System Offers Guidance for Existing Buildings

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Going, Going... GREEN

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Across the Industry

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Making ‘Green’ Work

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How ‘Green’ Are You?