Wisconsin News and Events
The tide is rising and LEED Homes are now experiencing a tremendous growth rate. To capitalize on this, AES is offering several workshops in Wisconsin, including a free introductory webinar: April 4: Free Webinar! Introduction …
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 …
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 …
Jimmie Sparks of the neighborhood Energy Connection in St Paul MN has passed his Green Rater exam and is ready to service the state of Minnesota as a LEED for Homes Green Rater and HERS Rater. If …
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 …
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 …
The US Green Building Council (USGBC) and Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) have released the following letter of alignment: USGBC’s LEED for Homes rating system and Passive House standard are complimentary green building systems. Both programs …
