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California's Green Rating System
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Build It Green has developed an effective green rating system for the state of California. [continue reading]
Yavapai's Green Building Success
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Homegrown Green Building
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This green building nonprofit is working to green western North Carolina, one house at a time. [continue reading]
Efficiency Just Makes WaterSense
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Building Water Efficiency Into Green Homes
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Energy Star Homes in Michigan
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In 2005, Habitat for Humanity of Detroit built 30 homes as part of the Jimmy Carter Work Project. All 30 homes were certified as Energy Star compliant. [continue reading]
The Dry-Pack Cellulose Alternative
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Zero-Energy Manufactured Home
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The Zero-Energy Manufactured Home (ZEMH) program demonstrates, evaluates, and promotes innovative energy-saving technologies for use in HUD-code housing. [continue reading]
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Looking for Novel Applications of Thermal Storage
Through its JUMP platform, Oak Ridge National Lab has partnered with Trane to host a technology challenge on thermal storage. ...
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