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Sustainable Sites Initiative Draft Guidelines Available

Environmental Building News—December 1, 2008

Federal Agenda for High-Performance Buildings Released

Environmental Building News—December 1, 2008

USGBC Members Approve LEED 2009

Members of the U.S. Green Building Council have approved LEED 2009, which contains major revisions to the LEED Rating System.
BuildingGreen.com—November 24, 2008

California Seeks Reduced Emissions Through Regional Planning

California Senate Bill 375 provides incentives for compact, transit-oriented development that reduces reliance on cars and their greenhouse gas emissions.
Environmental Building News—November 1, 2008

California Sets Up Toxic Chemicals Registry

New legislation in California requires the government to identify and prioritize toxic substances needing further assessment, but critics argue that it will delay needed action.
Environmental Building News—November 1, 2008

Bailout Bill Extends Green Building Tax Benefits

Environmental Building News—November 1, 2008

Public Energy Benchmarking Causes Embarrassment in U.K.

Environmental Building News—November 1, 2008

Suspended Ceilings Save Energy, Says Industry Study

Environmental Building News—November 1, 2008

New Tool Quantifies Shade Tree Benefits

Environmental Building News—November 1, 2008

Berkeley, California, Finances Solar Installations Through Property Taxes

Environmental Building News—November 1, 2008
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