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Global Wind Energy Powers Ahead Despite Economic Turmoil

February 20, 2012

The Global Wind Energy Council annual market statistics recently published show that the wind industry installed just over 41,000 MW of new clean, reliable wind power in 2011.


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NeoCon Keynote Speakers Announced

February 20, 2012

Each year, NeoCon taps the brightest minds and industry innovators for its keynote presentations and this year’s show, to be held June 11-13.


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2012 National Brick in Architecture Awards: Call for Entries

February 20, 2012

The Brick Industry Association has issued a call for entries for its Brick In Architecture Awards honoring sustainable brick design in eight categories.


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New Manufacturing Breakthrough for Energy-Saving Windows

February 17, 2012
The Energy Department has highlighted a recent breakthrough in residential window manufacturing that cuts down production time, while creating better-insulating, highly energy-efficient windows.
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$1.3 Million for Clean Energy Workforce Training

February 17, 2012
The U.S. government has approved $1.3 million for training programs to provide commercial building professionals with critical skills needed to optimize building efficiency, reduce waste, and save money.
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Health Benefits of Carpeting

February 16, 2012

Carpet often gets a bad rap, but new research shows that carpet can improve IAQ. 


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Top-Ranked U.S. Cities Profiled

February 16, 2012

Cushman & Wakefield, along with NEEA BetterBricks initiative, released comprehensive profiles of four major U.S. cities, analyzed in relation to their high ranking performances.


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Four Things You Can Do to Save Energy

February 16, 2012

Energy efficiency efforts tend to focus on things such as lighting and insulation. But, in fact, motors that run heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are the largest user of energy in buildings.


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Public Comment Period for USGBC's LEED Green Building Program to Open

February 13, 2012

The third public comment period for the proposed 2012 update to its LEED green building program will open Mar. 1, 2012.


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Deadline Extended for Excellence in Design Awards

February 10, 2012

Feb.17, 2012 is the new deadline for this year's EID awards.


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