Empire State Building: Tallest Green Building in the U.S.?

The Empire State Building, at 1,250 feet, may be the tallest green building in the United States.
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Growing Trend in Energy Efficiency Improvements to Boost Green Jobs in 2012

The recent upward trend in energy efficiency retrofits may have implications for green job seekers in 2012. The increased demand for energy efficiency improvements has led to the creation of government loan programs, which will stimulate investment in the sector.
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Green Building Materials: Part II of Remodeling on a Budget

Choosing the right green building materials is a key part of remodeling on a budget, and often the right materials can be reclaimed, reused or recycled.
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The Fundamentals of Commercial Lighting and LEED

Lighting accounts for approximately 35% of the total energy used in a typical commercial building in the United States and 18% of all electricity generated in the U.S.
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PlaNYC 2030: What is the Greener, Greater Buildings Plan?

PlaNYC 2030 addresses the fact that buildings make up about 75% of NYC’s carbon emissions, and by 2030, existing buildings will make up of 85% of the city's real estate.
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Becoming LEED Accredited: How Can it Help My Career as an Electrician?

Rob answers a question from an journeyman electrician who is interested in a understanding the value of a LEED credential.
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Commercial LED Lighting: Converting to LED from T8

Scott answers provides more insight on a reader's question regarding the light quality in commercial LED lighting conversions.
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LED Lumens Per Watt: Should I be Concerned About Switching from T8s?

Dave answers a reader question on LED lighting and whether switching from T8s will cause a reduction in brightness.
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Tax Returns for 179d EPAct: Taking Advantage of Energy Efficiency in Prior Years

Matt answers a reader question on amending tax returns to take advantage of the EPAct rules for energy efficiency measures in prior years.
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