Green News

84 Ways You Can Help the Planet - Check out this comprehensive list that details how you can personally have a huge impact on the environment.
New Credentialing Organization Launched for Green Building Professionals - A newly incorporated entity, the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI), has been established with the support of the U.S. Green Building Council to administer credentialing programs related to green building practice and standards. GBCI was created to develop and administer credentialing programs aimed at improving green building practice.
Rising Energy Concerns Buoy Green Building Industry - There are a lot of reasons behind the green building industry's quick ascent into mainstream commercial real estate. But in perhaps the biggest boon for green building, the industry hasn't had to do a thing. Concern over spiraling energy prices in the U.S. have forced tenants and landlords, particularly among institutional owners and big corporate occupiers, to reevaluate their energy options, creating a market-based demand for solutions.
Building Codes Driven by Increased Awareness - The "greening" of America has taken root and local builders are bracing for an abundant crop of hungry consumers. According to a survey by McGraw Hill Construction, it's projected that one in 10 homes will be built "green" by the end of the decade. Another survey found that 85 percent of new "green-built" homeowners were happier with their more "energy- and resource-efficient" dwellings.