Join USGBC for a free 3-part webinar series exploring the green affordable housing movement. – Examine market examples to discover factors driving green affordable housing, as well strategies for success and the benefits to going green when tackling …
Alex Babycz & Pam Pierce are two new Green Raters joining the Alliance for Environmental Sustainability and serving their regions on LEED for Homes verification and consulting. Contact them today with questions on new projects. Alex …
The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, has made it easier to identify attributes of green homes. Last week, they released a form intended to help analyze values of energy-efficient home …
Fall is an exciting time for AES and high-performance homes. We will be offering several free LEED for Homes introductory classes that will introduce homeowners, builders, architects, developers, contractors and all interested in learning more about healthy, efficient, durable …
AES presents two, one-day seminars on: Day 1. Grand Rapids July 19th Tuesday & Detroit July 21st Thursday Solar and Wind Energy Systems: Residential and Small Commercial Learn about renewable energy site assessments and installation incentives. …
In today’s business, LEED is the language of green. AES is now offering USGBC curriculum, with the following upcoming courses: HOMES 252: Understanding the LEED for Homes Rating System HOMES 301: Implementing the LEED for Homes …
In 2007, the Portland Regional Multiple Listing Service (“RMLS”) began tracking sales of homes with a green certification such as Energy Star, LEED for Homes, or Earth Advantage New Homes. The Earth Advantage Institute, an Oregon-based …
Getting to LEED certification can seem like a daunting task. However, according to GBA adviser Carl Seville, it does not have to be. Seville gives homeowners 23 simple tips that can get up to 71 points …
The Great Recession has hammered Ohio. The unemployment rate topped 9 percent in its three largest regions of Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus. And the 2010 Census revealed that the cities of Cincinnati and Cleveland lost 10.4% …
A Bi-Partisan Congressional Effort Lands the 2030 Challenge Targets Back on the Senate Floor The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 was introduced yesterday by Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH). The …
