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Under Executive Order 13514, 15% of existing buildings and leases need to meet the Guiding Principles standards by 2015 and all buildings planned in 2020 and thereafter will need to be net-zero buildings. This section includes information and resources related to these requirements.

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New 'Smart' Metal Could Mean Cool Cash for Consumers, Less CO2

From UM Newsdesk If a new "smart" metal could help cool your home or refrigerate your food 175 percent more efficiently than current technology, imagine what that would do for your electric bills.

Researchers at the University of Maryland are developing a new "thermally elastic" metal alloy for use in advanced refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The technology promises far greater efficiency and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

The Maryland team will soon begin testing of a prototype system, with economic stimulus funding from the U.S. Department of Energy. The new grant is part of a program designed to bring "game-changing" technologies to market.

American Lighting announces energy star certified, high output, extended-life lighting options

Source: Reuters

American Lighting, an innovative manufacturer and distributor of lighting technologies for residential, commercial and specialty markets, today announced long-life, high output light fixtures in sleek, compact designs built for the residential and architectural markets. Read more....

(Re)building green

Source: CEIL Blog

Five years after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, the city is rebuilding, and embracing a new characteristic: sustainability. Read more....

New 'smart' metal could mean cool cash for consumers, less CO2

Source: UM Newsdesk

If a new "smart" metal could help cool your home or refrigerate your food 175 percent more efficiently than current technology, imagine what that would do for your electric bills. Read more....

National semiconductor's WEBENCH LED architect simplifies and speeds lighting design

Source: Renewable Energy World

National Semiconductor Corp. announced the addition of WEBENCH LED Architect to its award-winning portfolio of online WEBENCH Designer tools. The first of its kind, WEBENCH LED Architect enables both novice and expert designers to perform real-time comparisons and optimize complex lighting systems for performance, size and cost in minutes. Read more....

Top 10 green building tips for 2010

Source: The Green Market

Green buildings are more energy efficient and provide greater value then traditional homes. The appeal of sustainable housing was highlighted in the 2009 McGraw Hill Construction report on the Green Home Consumer, which shows that green homes are generally secure from price erosion. Read more....

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