Report Says a Green Label Adds an Average 9 Percent Price Premium
July 24, 2014
The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, has announced its support for a U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) report that finds green labeled homes can sell at higher prices.
Plant-Filled Wall Panels Filter Impurities from the Indoor Air
June 18, 2014
Researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have spent several years researching ways to harness plants’ natural abilities to filter toxins out of the air into an application that could be used in indoor spaces like office buildings. Those researchers have now unveiled the first public-scale prototype of their green wall.
As a green, organic heat transfer fluid, Hydromx contains NANO Thermo™ Technology — nanoparticles that rearrange the molecular structure of the fluid, increasing thermal conductivity.
Green Leases Align the Financial and Energy Incentives of Building Owners and Tenants
May 26, 2014
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) honored 14 organizations, naming them as 2014 Green Lease Leaders for their commitment to reducing energy waste and increasing efficiency in commercial buildings.
Projects Must Reduce Energy Consumption or Generate Energy from Sustainable Resources
May 19, 2014
Sustainable Energy Fund invites not-for-profit and governmental entities in Pennsylvania to apply for a limited number of loans or leases at zero percent financing to complete energy efficiency or renewable energy projects.
One UK government response to concerns about energy efficiency and spiralling costs is the Green Deal scheme, launched last year in a bid to encourage more people to invest in energy-saving improvements in homes and workplaces.
Major Milestone for the Global Green Building Industry
April 30, 2014
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced that 3 billion square feet of green construction space has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) certification around the globe.