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A new survey (PDF) from the Earth Institute at Columbia University of 505 participants across 34 states reveals that by and large, Americans don't have a clue about how to conserve energy. While more involved actions like buying a hybrid or shelling out for insulation save significant amounts of energy, turning off the lights provides a negligible benefit.

Requirements for sustainable design and construction techniques (green building) have been developed by the Community Development Agency in collaboration with a task force of experts in the fields of construction, architecture, energy consultation, building performance, building inspection, planning, and real estate. The intent of this effort is to establish standardized green building regulations throughout the cities, towns, and unincorporated areas of Marin County. On February 9, 2010, the Ma

"PACE is an essential and necessary tool to help Californians invest in energy efficiency retrofits for their homes and achieve our state's energy and environmental goals while adding clean energy jobs," commented Karen Douglas, Chairman California Energy Commission. "Unfortunately, FHFA has undermined California's job creation and environmental initiatives by creating significant new regulatory hurdles for PACE programs at the eleventh hour.

Ironhorse at Central Station earns a 146 point GreenPoint Rated score in part through solar.

KB Home commits to building all homes in Northern California to Build It Green's GreenPoint Rated system

This is the groundbreaking ceremony for the GreenPoint Rated home located at 319 21st. Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648.

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