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Uncertain Future for ASHRAE Standard 189

The committee developing ASHRAE Standard 189, a proposed minimum, code-enforceable standard for commercial green buildings, has been cleared, possibly due to influence by disaffected industry stakeholders.
BuildingGreen.com—October 17, 2008

Energy-Use Reporting Mandated in California

California is following Washington, D.C., in mandating energy reporting for commercial buildings.
Environmental Building News—October 1, 2008

Green Roof Study Finds Big Variation in Stormwater Retention

Researchers in Austin found that, while several common green roof designs all moderated temperature effectively, they varied in their ability to retain stormwater.
Environmental Building News—October 1, 2008

Illegal Timber Trade Targeted by New Law

An amendment to the Lacey Act gives federal agencies the authority to prosecute those trading in illegally logged timber and to seize illegal timber shipments.
Environmental Building News—October 1, 2008

Free Energy Modeling in Google SketchUp

With a new plug-in for Google SketchUp, Integrated Environmental Solutions offers free energy simulations for projects in the early stages of design.
Environmental Building News—October 1, 2008

Michigan Building First to Earn Double LEED Platinum Certification

Environmental Building News—October 1, 2008

Australians Promote Cap-and-Trade System for Building Energy Use

Environmental Building News—October 1, 2008

New Rules Will Reduce Lawnmower Emissions

Environmental Building News—October 1, 2008

Canadian LEED Update Close to Balloting

Environmental Building News—October 1, 2008

Aon Offers Green Rebuilding Policy

Environmental Building News—October 1, 2008
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