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Category: Green Building

Vertical Screen Claims Top PA Green

Vertical Screen World Headquarter

The new corporate headquarters for Vertical Screen in Warminster, Pa., has scored 58 LEED points, making it the greenest LEED Platinum building in the state. Read more →

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Solar Panels Arrive (Finally) For SFPUC

SFPUC building

Installation of a substantial new solar power array has begun at the headquarters of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, which earned LEED Platinum. Read more →

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British Columbia College Goes Uber Green

Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability

The amazing University of British Columbia's Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability will generate enough power for both itself and a neighboring building. Read more →

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US Finland Embassy Seeks LEED Platinum

Via USembassy.gov

The US Embassy in Helsinki, Finland is getting a retrofit that will dramatically reduce its carbon footprint and make it eligible for LEED Platinum certification. Read more →

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A Community Powered By Earth, Wind and Sun

Via Solara Homes

Solara, in British Columbia, will be one of Canada's first renewable energy planned communities, with homes powered by solar, wind and geothermal energy. Read more →

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Water-Testing Lab Is Pure Green

Wall Experiment Station

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Quality is targeting LEED Platinum for its green renovation of the William X. Wall Experiment Station in Lawrence. Read more →

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NJ Public Housing Getting Energy Upgrades

New Jersey public housing upgrades

The Newark Housing Authority and Constellation Energy will provide $50 million worth of energy efficient upgrades in 39 New Jersey housing developments. Read more →

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GreenGov Awards Honor Sustainability Efforts

The 2011 GreenGov Presidential Awards have been announced, the winners were chosen for their commitment to helping become greener and more energy efficient. Read more →

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A Guide To Action On Commercial Retrofits

A World Economic Forum report lays out "practical recommendations" for policymakers to stimulate energy efficiency investments in existing commercial buildings. Read more →

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LEED Gold For Defense Information HQ

DISA headquarters, MD

The new Defense Information Systems Agency headquarters at Fort Meade in Maryland has earned LEED Gold status for its green features and systems. Read more →

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