Calling green building "the next evolution in residential construction," the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress today that the best way to help small home builders promote residential energy efficiency and sustainability technology in home construction is by extending tax incentives for new energy-efficient homes.
Ludemann Group's custom home division has completed the construction of its 6,646 heated square feet French Country model home, known as the Sales Center, on lot 3 of Montreux Old World Estates, a luxury home community in South Charlotte. Fully equipped with cutting-edge Icynene(R) spray-on foam insulation, the Sales Center will be on display for one year.
JPMorgan Chase announced today additional strategies to reduce its global carbon footprint. By increasing energy efficiencies in its facilities worldwide, purchasing energy from renewable sources, and educating employees on energy conservation, the firm aims to cut its global emissions 20% by 2012 using 2005 baseline. In addition, the firm will offset 100% of all employee air travel.
The Stop + Shop Supermarket Company of Quincy, MA, today announced that they have been awarded LEED(R) Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. This achievement distinguishes Stop + Shop not only as the first supermarket chain, but also the first company in the country earning Volume Certification under the Portfolio Program.
Otis Elevator Company, a unit of United Technologies Corp., was awarded a USD 23 million (CNY 165 million) contract to provide high-speed, energy-efficient elevators at the Guangzhou International Financial Center, an office and hotel building that will be among the tallest in the world.
In what marks one of the largest and most aggressive environmental commitments from any of the United States' major retail developers, Vestar Development Co. has launched GreenStar, a vow to certified sustainable development for millions of square feet of retail space on tap in the Southwest.
Toyota of Rockwall was awarded a LEED Gold certification during the grand opening celebration held on April 2, making it the first automotive dealership to receive LEED Gold certification. Located at 1250 I-30E in Rockwall, Texas, the 11.25-acre dealership has been designed from the ground up with environmental standards in mind.
In 1970, Kermit the Frog (voiced by Jim Henson) crooned, "It's not that easy being green, having to spend each day the color of the leaves."
As Earth Day approaches, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) encourages home owners everywhere to take simple steps to reduce energy use - and to think green when they buy a new home.
The international non-profit educational group, Green Plants for Green Buildings (GPGB) is announcing a month long challenge to begin on Earth Day, "Give Plants a Chance."
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