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White House Releases Fact Sheet for HomeStar Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program

By Populus Sustainable Design Consulting

Interested in HomeStar or “Cash for Caulkers”? Today, the White House released information regarding the proposed national HomeStar Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program:

WASHINGTON–In his State of the Union address, the President called on Congress to pass a program of incentives for homeowners who make energy efficiency investments in their homes. Today, while

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Whitehouse Announces Greenhouse Gas Targets, President Obama Headed to Copenhagen

By Populus Sustainable Design Consulting

We are rapidly approaching the United Nation’s climate change conference in Copenhagen (or “COP-15″, the 15th annual conference of parties). Last week, the White House announced U.S. targets for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and announced that President Obama will head to Copenhagen on December 9th to attend the United Nation’s climate change conference.

What are

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AIA Study Finds 50% Rise in Green Building Programs Since 2007

By Populus Sustainable Design Consulting

A recent American Institute of Architects (”AIA”) study highlights the national trend toward green building programs since 2007. According to an AIA survery, more than one in five U.S. cities (with populations of more than 50,000) report having programs in place that promote green building. This number represents a

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Sustainable Window Selection: Home Energy Performance & Windows

By Populus Sustainable Design Consulting

What impact does window selection have on energy efficiency and sustainability? What factors influence the energy performance of windows? Populus Sustainable Design Consulting and SolarGlass Window & Door presented on these issues at last year’s USGBC Colorado Sustainability Conference. Here is a description of what was covered in the presentation:

The session will explain the implication

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Department of Energy Releases “How-To” Guide for 50% Energy Savings in Commercial Buildings

By Populus Sustainable Design Consulting

Looking for a thorough guide to increase the performance of commercial buildings? Today, the Department of Energy (”DOE”) and National Laboratories released new data that will help commercial building owners achieve their energy

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Residential Energy Codes: A National Look

By Populus Sustainable Design Consulting

Interested in residential energy codes? The Department of Energy features a map on its website, denoting the status of residential and commercial energy codes by

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White House Releases Fact Sheet for HomeStar Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program

Whitehouse Announces Greenhouse Gas Targets, President Obama Headed to Copenhagen

AIA Study Finds 50% Rise in Green Building Programs Since 2007

Sustainable Window Selection: Home Energy Performance & Windows

Department of Energy Releases “How-To” Guide for 50% Energy Savings in Commercial Buildings

Residential Energy Codes: A National Look

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