July 9, 2010

DOE Releases $76 Million

WASHINGTON — U.S. Dept. of Energy Secretary Steven Chu recently awarded more than $76 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to energy-efficient building technology projects and training programs for commercial building equipment technicians, building operators, and energy auditors.
 
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Ohio Creates $6 Million Green Jobs Program

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gov. Ted Strickland recently announced the creation of a $6 million green job training program, which he followed up by signing legislation that eliminated tangible personal property tax and real tax on generation for advanced energy projects in Ohio.
 
The Energizing Careers Program allows for the training of Ohio’s workforce for green energy careers through an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – State Energy Sector Partnership Training Program, funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Italy Adopts LEED System

ROME — Italy is the first European Union nation to adopt the LEED rating system after Green Building Council Italia signed a memorandum of understanding with the USGBC establishing an Italian version of the system.

The GBC Italia version of LEED will reference local standards and codes and outline alternative compliance paths appropriate to the region. The agreement will also see the two building councils sharing tools, research and information about green building.

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WVCC wins National Green Building Award

It turns out the architectural design of the West Vancouver Community Centre isn’t just easy on the eyes. The site was recently awarded top recognition for sustainable design, earning one of this year’s National Green Building Awards.

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