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World Trade Center Complex Will Go for LEED® Gold Certification

Entry Period Underway for Green Building Awards

How Many Light Bulbs Does It Take to Protect the Environment and Save $30?

Brownfields 2006 Comes to Boston, November 13-15

Greenbuild International Conference and Expo 2006 - November 15-17

Ecobuild Federal® 2006, December 4-7


Editors of Sustainable Industries Journal Select Top Green Building Products of 2006

USGBC LEED for Homes Pilot Program Awards First-Ever Platinum Rating in Residential Sustainable Design

"Empowering America Act" Would Increase Solar Consumers' Rights, Lower Installation Costs

ASES 2006 National Solar Tour - October 7

Toronto Regional Green Building Festival 2006 - October 31-November 1

Greenbuild International Conference and Expo 2006 - November 15-17


USG Provides Gypsum and Ceiling Panel Recycling Options

New Green Guidelines Announced for Insulation Materials

Terminal A at Logan Airport Becomes World's First LEED®-Certified Airport Facility

Muddy Boot Organic Festival - September 8-10

Solar Power 2006 Set to Showcase California Clean Tech Open Entrepreneurs Finalists - October 16-19

2006 Excellence in Building Conference & EXPO - October 10-12


Extreme Heat Meets Zero Energy with Demonstration Home Project

New EPA WaterSense Program Saves Dollars and Makes Sense

Home Energy Advantage Program Promotes Ownership of Energy Efficient New Homes

San Diego EarthWorks GreenBuilt Tour 2006 - September 16-17

Gulf Coast Green 2006 - September 27-28

West Coast Green 2006 - September 28-30


BASF opens its Near-Zero Energy Home in Paterson, N.J.

USGBC's Member Circles

AIA Selects Eight Communities for Community Assistance Program to Promote Long-term Sustainability

New "Green" Fraud Advisory

2006 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings - August 13-18
"Less is More: En Route to Zero Energy Buildings"

Rethinking Sustainable Construction 2006: Next Generation Green Buildings - Sept. 19-22


Study Explores Impact of Zero Energy Homes in Reducing Future U.S. Energy Consumption

Mainstream GreenHome™ of the Future

FindSolar.com Links Consumers to Qualified Solar Installers

SOLAR 2006 - July 7-13, Denver, Colorado "Renewable Energy Key to Climate Recovery"

Building with Spirit 2006 - August 2 -6

2006 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings - August 13-18


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