Obama Signs Energy Efficiency Bill
WASHINGTON — President Obama passed on May 1 a bipartisan energy efficiency bill that provides incentives to cut energy use in commercial buildings, manufacturing plants and homes.
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GBCI Launches PEER for Electricity Market
WASHINGTON — Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) officially launched the Performance Excellence in Electricity Renewal (PEER) rating system designed to verify sustainable electricity system performance on April 29.
Paul Griesemer
Paul Griesemer, AIA, LEED AP, has joined HNTB Corporation’s central division architecture practice as senior project manager and associate vice president. He will be based in HNTB’s headquarters in Kansas City, Mo. Griesemer brings more than 30 years of experience designing stadiums, convention facilities and Olympic venues.
Houghton College Builds Solar Energy Array
HOUGHTON, N.Y. — Houghton College completed a 2.5-megawatt on-site solar energy installation, the largest on a college campus in the state of New York.
AIA Names Top 10 Sustainable Projects
WASHINGTON — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have chosen the top 10 examples of sustainable architecture and ecological design projects that protect and enhance the environment.
LPL Financial Earns LEED Platinum
SAN DIEGO — LPL Financial LLC announced on April 20 that the firm’s San Diego office building has earned LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its interior design and construction.
Miami Design District Expansion Achieves LEED Gold
MIAMI — Palm Court, the second phase of the Miami Design District expansion, has been certified LEED Gold for Core + Shell by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
First Tennessee Park Achieves LEED Silver Certification
NASHVILLE — First Tennessee Park in downtown Nashville has been awarded LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
Frick Environmental Center to Offer Sustainable Education
PITTSBURGH — In a lush 644-acre Pittsburgh park, one of the most environmentally friendly buildings in the world is being constructed.
Wells Fargo Named Greenest Financial Company
SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recognized Wells Fargo & Company, headquartered in San Francisco, as the green building leader among financial institutions.