LEED Pilot Program Sees Growth

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Pilot Credit Library, a mechanism for testing proposed credits in the marketplace and gaining real-time feedback, continues to grow strong, the council reports.

 
The library allows for feedback on usability and the ability to meet a credit’s intent while accommodating flexibility, according to council officials.
 
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Companies and Cities Take on Better Buildings Challenge

WASHINGTON — Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced 14 initial partners who committed to President Barack Obama’s Better Buildings Challenge, resulting in more than $500 million and 300 million square feet dedicated by private sector partners and local governments to improve energy efficiency.

 
The challenge is part of the president’s Better Buildings Initiative launched in February as a way to “catalyze” private sector investment in commercial building upgrades, and make commercial buildings in the nation 20 percent more efficient i

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