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WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- WHAT: Kick-off this year’s Oscar celebrations with Global Green USA’s 10th Annual Pre-Oscar® Party. Hollywood’s elite activists and green-minded celebrities will enjoy a night of eco-friendly entertainment, including a VIP cocktail reception, and Patron dinner & program - including a special musical performance by Warner Bros. recording artist LP

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced that it is seeking additional input from the public regarding the federal government’s use of third party green building certification systems. GSA published a notice in the Federal Register seeking public comments for the next 60 days on how the federal government can best use certification systems to measure the design and performance of the federal government’s construction and major modernization projects. Every five years, GSA is required to evaluate green building certification systems for the government’s use, and this review has been and will continue to be open to an extensive public process.

WASHINGTON, DC - February 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) posted the second year of greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions data on its website, which provides public access to emissions data by sector, by greenhouse gas, and by geographic region such as county or state.

BOCA RATON, FL - February 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The deadline is fast approaching for the National Association of Real Estate Editors' 63rd Annual NAREE Journalism Competition for real estate writers and editors. The deadline for entries is March 1, 2013, for work published or aired in 2012.

Washington, D.C. - January 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Yesterday, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) named Dr. Matthew Trowbridge, Assistant Professor, University of Virginia School of Medicine, as its 2013-2014 Mark Ginsberg Sustainability Fellow. Along with a generous grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the fellowship will support Dr. Trowbridge’s work to help develop health metrics for green building, among other key research initiatives

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Jan. 24, 2013, the US Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that a Clean Construction Pilot Credit can be used toward Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. This optional pilot credit rewards projects that take specific steps to reduce emissions from diesel engines during the construction phase of the project.

WASHINGTON, DC - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- As part of the Obama Administration’s efforts to help Tribal communities across the country enhance their energy security and build a sustainable energy future, the Energy Department today announced the second round of the Strategic Technical Assistance Response Team (START) Program, which provides federally recognized Tribal governments with technical assistance to accelerate clean energy project deployment.

New York, NY - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Global Green USA (www.globalgreen.org), a national environmental organization, held its 13th annual Sustainable Design Awards last night at Three Sixty in New York City. Established in 1999 to recognize specific advancements in industry, building, media, organizations, and public policy, the Sustainable Design Awards honor those who are “tearing down the walls” that stand in the way of a sustainable and secure world through their innovative design. This year the organization honored Eve Ensler, William Rudin, and Greif for groundbreaking work in sustainability.

IRVINE, CA - January 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- KTGY Group, Inc., Architecture + Planning, is pleased to announce its latest achievements with award-winning projects. During the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, Nev., at three different award ceremonies, KTGY earned a platinum award as well as gold and silver awards plus a special Innovation award. These awards recognize KTGY as research-driven forward thinkers and leaders in the industry and honor the firm's wide range of capabilities and innovation in single-family attached, detached and multifamily residential communities.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Several builders, remodelers and other home building industry professionals were honored yesterday as winners of the National Green Building Awards given by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The awards were presented during the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 23, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The American National Standard Institute (ANSI), coordinator of the U.S. voluntary standardization system, and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Inc. (IREC) are pleased to announce that the ANSI-IREC program for the accreditation of renewable energy and energy efficiency certificate programs has completed its pilot phase and is now accepting general applications.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Proposed modifications announced yesterday by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to the agency’s Small Generator Interconnection Procedures lay the groundwork for facilitating a more efficient interconnection process for small renewable generators, while maintaining safety and reliability.

PELLA, IA - January 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Highly energy-efficient Pella Windows and Doors will be featured in a demonstration home at Professional Builders’ 2013 Show Village during the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Las Vegas, Jan. 22-24.

DES MOINES - January 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- “Water Resource Restoration Sponsored Projects” will help cities, watershed organizations, landowners and others address local water quality problems. A total of $15 million will be available per ...

New York, NY - January 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, President Clinton announced that the William J. Clinton Foundation will provide the Mission of Hope Housing Community in Leveque, Haiti with approximately 40 solar streetlights and will work with staff to solarize a school being constructed in the community. The Clinton Foundation will also work with the Mission of Hope agricultural team to explore the opportunity to install a solar drip irrigation system

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Fluoride Free Houston will be holding a potluck community dinner, and film screening for those who are interested in getting involved and learning more about why we are opposed to water fluoridation.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- In 2007, NAHB and the ICC partnered to establish a nationally-recognizable standard definition of green building. The resulting ICC 700 National Green Building Standard is the first and only residential green building rating system to undergo the full consensus process and receive approval from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This is the first time the standard has undergone Consensus Committee review and update since it was published in 2009.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Inc. (IREC) announces today that IREC Standard 14732:2013 General Requirements for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Certificate Programs has been published and is available on the IREC Website. This national standard provides a foundation for the accreditation of certificate programs that develop and administer credit or non-credit energy efficiency and renewable energy-related training. It describes requirements for administration, curriculum, assessment, personnel, equipment, facilities and linkage with industry that programs must meet to demonstrate that they issue a market-valued certificate.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has created an energy analysis tool to help individuals and educators experiment with future energy use scenarios. The interactive Buildings, Industry, Transportation, Electricity, and Transportation Scenarios (BITES) allows users to explore how changes in energy demand and supply can impact carbon dioxide emissions and the current U.S. energy trajectory.

BOSTON, MA - January 04, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- MassHousing announced a loan closing today of $6.6 million to preserve affordability for senior citizens at the 95-unit Edison Green Apartments in Dorchester