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green-building iconTwo Ways to Implement LEED Green Power
by Matt Kiszka on 04/24/2009

Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) and LEED Green Building

There are only two ways that renewable energy can be utilized by a LEED project – either through on-site or off-site generation. On-site generation can come in the form of wind turbines, solar... [more]

green-building iconLEED Green Building has Economic Value, Too
by Matt Kiszka on 04/22/2009

Green building leads to an increase in rents and higher market value

Environmental and energy-based returns on green building may provide the basis for the practice’s existence and prevalence today, but there are additional benefits to be gained that are worthy... [more]

green-building iconLEED Green Power for Cuyahoga
by Matt Kiszka on 04/14/2009

Cuyahoga Juvenile Justice Center purchases green power towards LEED certification

In May of 2008, the County of Cuyahoga, Ohio purchased 14,660,000 kWh worth of renewable energy credits (RECs) from Renewable Choice Energy to offset the two-year electricity use of its forthcoming... [more]

green-building iconLEED Green Power Credit for Less
by Matt Kiszka on 04/13/2009

Buying green power in bulk is cheaper

The Green Power Credit is available for less - if you are a LEED AP, project developer, or you are involved in the decision making on a number of different LEED projects, you might be interested to... [more]

green-building iconLEED Green Power for Green Circle Center
by Matt Kiszka on 04/09/2009

Green Circle Shopping Center is offset with green power

One exciting project that is currently pursuing LEED-CS at the Platinum level is the Green Circle Shopping Center. According to the website set up for the project, it “employs the latest... [more]

green-building iconEnergy Use of U.S. Buildings
by Matt Kiszka on 04/03/2009

Energy use of building in the U.S. - the facts

If somebody asked you what the largest consumer of electricity in the U.S. was, what would be your best guess? Dick Cheney? Flat Screen TVs? Would it be our buildings? According to the... [more]

green-building iconLEED Green Power for Comcast Center
by Matt Kiszka on 04/01/2009

Comcast Center in Philadelphia set to be tallest LEED-certified building in U.S.

Developed by Liberty Property Trust and designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, the Comcast Center at 1 Pennsylvania Place, Philadelphia, is set to be the tallest LEED-certified... [more]

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