Sustainability & Resilience: Page 23
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Amazon to build VA's largest solar farm
The online retailer will use the electricity it produces to fuel its northern Virginia data centers.
By Sharon O'Malley • June 15, 2015 -
TX law permits homeowners to install solar panels during neighborhood construction
The new measure stops developers from requiring owners to wait until a subdivision is 100% complete before altering their houses.
By Sharon O'Malley • June 8, 2015 -
Atlanta temperatures surge with increased construction
Georgia Tech is experimenting with green roofs and other antidotes to the climbing mercury.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 18, 2015 -
Fannie Mae offers loan incentives for multifamily energy, water conservation
Building owners can now qualify for lower interest rates and higher proceeds if they use 20% fewer resources.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 15, 2015 -
Green building program certifies 50,000th home
The milestone points to the mainstream acceptance of environmentally friendly homebuilding.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 30, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Here comes the sun: More builders offer solar arrays as option on homes
By 2020, 3.8 million houses could sport rooftop panels.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 27, 2015 -
Congress passes 'Tenant Star' program to encourage energy-efficient offices
Modeled after Energy Star, the new effort will focus on commercial and government buildings.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 23, 2015 -
Fannie Mae closes first lower-interest deal on green multifamily property
The apartment building’s owner will save $100,000 over the life of the loan.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 23, 2015 -
Duke Energy to employ 900 construction workers at NC solar farms
The utility is in the midst of a $500 million solar expansion.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 23, 2015 -
Wells Fargo tops list of 'green' financial institutions
LEED-certified bank branches do more business than others, according to the USGBC.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 20, 2015 -
Climate change expert to lead World Green Building Council
The group aims to accelerate the pace of green building across the globe.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 17, 2015 -
Seattle boasts affordable apartment building with solar farm on roof
The community solar program allows electricity customers to purchase shares in exchange for credits on energy bills.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 8, 2015 -
80% of top companies consider LEED key to sustainability effort
Fortune 200 firms responding to a USGBC survey said the certification demonstrates their eco-friendly commitment.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 8, 2015 -
NAHB highlights energy efficiency during 'New Homes Month'
Surveys of single-family builders have shown that more are incorporating green features to lower a household’s power bills.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 1, 2015 -
New Facebook office building features 9-acre 'green roof'
A half-mile walking trail and 400 trees adorn the structure’s crown, which will provide insulation and keep energy costs lower.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 1, 2015 -
Homeowners demand sustainability in backyard designs
They’ll pay more for it, too, a University of Florida survey revealed.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 25, 2015 -
Builders of medical facilities go 'green'
At the same time, fewer are working on projects in foreign countries.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 25, 2015 -
Georgia considers ban on LEED certification for state buildings
Most of the state’s 20 million acres of timber do not meet the standard because they are not FSC-registered.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 25, 2015 -
Fannie Mae to reward 'green' multifamily buildings with discounts
Buildings qualifying for LEED and other certifications are eligible for reduced interest rates.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 16, 2015 -
Country's 1st black high school is also world's 'greenest'
Washington’s Dunbar High School won the prestigious designation from USGBC.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 16, 2015 -
Record amount of solar power installed in 2014
The residential sector leads all others in the rate of adoption of the photovoltaic equipment.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 12, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Going green: Why those who need it most can't afford it
Three recent studies recommend energy education for low-income tenants.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 11, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How to talk homebuyers into 'green' upgrades
A builder’s choice of words can turn a confused consumer into the owner of an energy-efficient house.
By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 17, 2015 -
U.S. is largest market for green building
The newly released Global Green Building Market Outlook 2020 analyzes North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 12, 2015 -
from REC Solar (used with permission)
88% of commercial contractors plan to 'go green' within 3 years
Most of the builders called the high initial cost of energy-efficient and high-performance improvements "a challenge."
By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 11, 2015
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