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Massachusetts Enacts Far-Reaching Energy Legislation

Environmental Building News—August 1, 2008

Mazria Publishes Code Equivalents for 2030 Challenge

Architecture 2030 has published a white paper showing the amount by which buildings have to beat various codes to meet the 50% energy reductions called for by the 2030 Challenge. More than a dozen codes and standards are presented, with 20%-30% improvement required for most.
Environmental Building News—August 1, 2008

Solar Water Heating Required in New Homes in Hawaii

A new law in Hawaii requires solar water heaters for new houses, but several groups, including a solar energy organization, see problems with the legislation.
Environmental Building News—August 1, 2008

Jones Lang LaSalle Gives Green Globes a Boost

Property management and brokerage giant Jones Lang LaSalle now owns the creator of the Green Globes rating system, which it hopes to leverage into enhanced capabilities for assessing the environmental responsibility of clients’ buildings and entire real estate portfolios.
Environmental Building News—August 1, 2008

Home Depot Launches CFL Take-Back Program

Home Depot’s new program to take back compact fluorescent lamps may increase dismal recycling rates, keeping mercury out of the environment.
BuildingGreen.com—July 24, 2008

Green Cleaning Required in LEED for Existing Buildings

Environmental Building News—July 1, 2008

LEED Exam Required of ASU Real Estate Students

Environmental Building News—July 1, 2008

Bike Sharing Comes to the U.S.

Environmental Building News—July 1, 2008

Green Real Estate Certification Available

Environmental Building News—July 1, 2008
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