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News and Features

The Latest News on Environmentally Responsible Building and Development

Benchmarking Building Performance
By Tommy Linstroth
You may think your facility is cruising along efficiently, but without a reliable way to gauge against other buildings, how can you be sure? The Energy Star Portfolio Manager program makes streamlining building performance an easier process.

Napa Winery Basks in Solar Power
Napa-based Far Niente flipped the switch on a solar energy system that will supply all of the winery's needs. The system relies on a combination of land-mounted and "Floatovoltaic" solar arrays that are expected to generate 400 kilowatts at peak output.

80-Year Old Building Earns 'Double-Platinum'
The Christman Building, formerly known as the Mutual Building, earned LEED-Platinum certification under the Commercial Interiors (CI) and Core and Shell rating systems.

Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Carpet Testing Recognized as National Standard
The Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label carpet testing program has helped the group become a certification body for indoor air quality.

Three Citi Locations Earn LEED Pre-Certification
Citi has received LEED pre-certification for a branch prototype, with three branches earning certification and 27 more hoping to get certified.

SF Economy Would Take a Hit Under Proposed Building Codes: Report
The city's ambitious green building code would be the most stringent in the country but not without a short-term price tag, according to a new report from San Francisco's Office of Economic Analysis. San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom disagreed, citing the potential for green collar job creation.

Kraft Distribution Center Earns Gold LEED-CI Certification
The company has received its first LEED certification for a distribution center it designed in conjunction with ProLogis.

Florida's Disney Hotels All Achieve State's Green Lodging Designation
By Glenn Hasek, Green Lodging News
The energy and carbon management company's new monitoring system gives manufacturers a detailed look at emissions from products and facilities.

LEED 2009 on the Horizon
The U.S. Green Building Council has started seeking public comment on LEED 2009, the latest incarnation of the current certification systems for commercial buildings. The final, updated versions of the New Construction, Existing Buildings, Operations and Maintenance, Commercial Interiors, Core and Shell and Schools could be released in late 2008.

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Tools & Resources

Job Opportunities for the Green Economy
A snapshot of some of the jobs than have the potential to be turned into green jobs as the country invests in green issues like building retrofits, wind power and solar power.

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