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The 2012 International Energy Conservation Code will be 30 percent more stringent than the 2006 code. Lighting products such as these will help meet the resulting demand for energy-saving fixtures.
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Apartment high rises have always presented a challenge for the Department of Energy when trying to apply the Energy Star label. The program covered commercial and industrial buildings, where building owners provide at least 12 consecutive month’s energy data into its portfolio manager product.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that new multifamily high-rise residential buildings are now eligible to qualify for Energy Star ratings. However, architects who design apartment don’t know if it will mean much for apartment owners and builders.
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Energy audits and subsequent consumption benchmarking offer multifamily apartment operators a way to gauge the ROI of energy efficiency investments.
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Honors builders and remodelers that focuses on energy-efficient construction and customer satisfaction.
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Monday marked the official release of the International Green Construction Code—the country’s first set of model codes and standards for green building.
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Survey data from the NAHB and Better Homes and Gardens indicates that builders and consumers are thinking smaller.
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New study shows how sprinklers minimize pollution and water use when homes catch on fire.
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The U.S. Green Building Council has unveiled LEED 2009, an updated rating system for commercial buildings, which resets the bar for green building performance.
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In 2009, the U.S. Green Building Council's residential arm will focus on the expansion of its marketing and educational outreach efforts.