IBHS Annual Conference Focuses on Going Green and Building Strong
November 30, 2009 Posted by RealEstateRama
TAMPA, FL - November 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) today announced that its annual conference on property loss reduction, Going Green and Building Strong, will be held Dec. 1 and 2 in Palm Harbor,
Explosive Growth Continues For Certified Green Professional Designation
August 13, 2009 Posted by NAHB
August 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The number of home builders, remodelers and other members of the real estate and construction industry who hold the Certified Green Professional (CGP) educational designation now tops 4,000, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced today.
Advisory-White House hosts briefing on green economy opportunities
August 4, 2009 Posted by The White House
WASHINGTON, DC - August 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, the Obama Administration is scheduled to hold a briefing for members of Green the Block to discuss the need to involve vulnerable communities in the emerging green economy. Immediately following there will be a press avail at noon at the White House West Wing stakeout area to discuss opportunities in the new green economy and to announce the first major initiative of the Green the Block
Green building is a crucial and urgent economic and environmental imperative, says new McKinsey report
July 29, 2009 Posted by USGBC
Washington, D.C. - July 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Investing in the energy efficiency of buildings represents a powerful and strategic energy and climate solution that combined with other non-transportation initiatives could reduce the nation’s energy consumption by 23 percent by 2020, save the U.S. economy $1.2 trillion, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 1.1 gigatons annually, according to a study released today by McKinsey & Company
Realtors Incentive-Based Approaches in Support of Green Buildings
July 16, 2009 Posted by NAR
Washington, DC - July 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The National Association of Realtors® office building on Capitol Hill was the first newly constructed, green certified building in the District of Columbia, demonstrating NAR’s commitment to environmentally sustainable real estate development.
Enterprise Joins Rep. Perlmutter, Sen. Whitehouse To Discuss Green Act, Energy Efficiency Housing Act
July 13, 2009 Posted by RealEstateRama
Columbia, Md. - July 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – On July 8, Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. (Enterprise) joined Representatives Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.), Jim Himes (D-Conn.) and Paul Hodes (D-N.H.) along with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) to discuss the importance of green affordable housing.
U.S. Green Building Council to Participate in Energy Efficient Housing Dialogue to Discuss Critical Green Housing Legislation
July 7, 2009 Posted by USGBC
Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO & Founding Chairman to Urge Congressional Action on GREEN Act and Energy Efficiency Act of 2009. Washington, D.C. - July 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) President, CEO & Founding Chairman Rick Fedrizzi will present at the Energy Efficient Housing Dialogue hosted by Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) and U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). The discussion will focus on the GREEN Act (HR 2336) and the companion measure in the Senate, the Energy Efficiency Housing Act of 2009 (S. 1376).
Enterprise Commends Senator Whitehouse For Introduction Of Energy Efficiency In Housing Act, House For Passage Of Climate Change Bill
July 2, 2009 Posted by RealEstateRama
Columbia, Md., July 1, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. applauds Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) for announcing the Energy Efficiency in Housing Act of 2009 at a press conference in Rhode Island today and for introducing it in the U.S. Senate late last week.
House Passage of Energy and Climate Legislation Creates New Opportunities for Green Building
July 1, 2009 Posted by USGBC
Washington, DC - July 1, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) commends the House of Representatives for passing landmark energy and climate legislation Friday that includes several significant provisions to incentivize and accelerate the benefits of green building across the country.
U.S. Green Building Council Urges Congressional Action on Green Homes Bill In Testimony
June 18, 2009 Posted by USGBC
GREEN Act of 2009 Would Help Homeowners Use Less Energy to Save Money, Reduce Environmental Impact. Washington, DC - June 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) urged Congress to pass the GREEN Act of 2009 to help homeowners build and remodel their homes in ways that save energy, thereby reducing their energy costs and their environmental impact. Specifically, the USGBC cited the bill’s assistance for middle and low-income homeowners. Green building is critical to the nation’s future economy, energy security and environment – buildings account for 40% of U.S. energy consumption and 39% of CO2 emissions. And greater building efficiency can meet 85% of future U.S. demand for energy, and a national commitment to green building has the potential to generate 2.5 million American jobs
