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Vertical Farm: What is the Cost to Build?

Jimmy asks: How much would it cost to build a complete green Vertical Farm?
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LEED Green Associate: Tips for Earning a Green Building Professional Credential

Mike asks: Hello, I have been a contractor and involved in residential construction & remodeling for over 35 years. I live in shelton and have done a few projects in Ridgefield. I want to get LEED AP certification. I know I have to get the GA green associate first and would like to know the best way to go about this. There is to much info on the web and it is confusing...
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Free LEED AP Study Guide: Four Tips and Tricks for Passing the LEED AP Exam

Once you have decided to go ahead and register for the LEED AP exam, there are four important decisions that you have to make that can determine whether you end up passing or failing the exam.
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Green Building HVAC: What are my Non-Mechanical Natural Ventilation Options?

Timothy asks: Can you explain at least one way how a building can regulate each of the following – air exchange, cooling, heating and indoor humidity – without mechanical means? Thank you.
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Geothermal Tax Credits: Can I Replace my Heat Pump but Keep the Existing Loop?

John asks: If I replace my 20-year old Florida Heat Pump with a new unpressurized system but keep my old loop, do I qualify for the tax credit?
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Geothermal and Solar Installer Training: What's the Best Way to Start?

Brad asks: In your opinion would a person be able to take some amount of your offered courses, and having no experience other than remodeling several houses including electrical and heating, and be viable for employment or starting a business in geo and PV?
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Green Associate Exam: Six Things You Should Know Before Taking the Test

Kevin asks: Hello Folks, I am interested in taking the test for LEED GA. I'm curious about the test procedures and have a few questions I hope you can help me with...
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Green Home Designs: What Incentives are Available in San Antonio Texas?

Karin asks: When building a green home in San Antonio/Bexar county, Texas, what rebates at city, state and federal level for the builder are applicable?
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LEED for Restaurants: What Resources are Available for Research?

Louis asks: Is there a definitive resource based on actual case studies to determine and compare costing for LEED CI for restaurants?
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DIY Solar Panel Installation: Making it Cost Effective

Paul asks: I am in New York and want to install solar panels on my house in Long Island. I am concerned that there is not enough sun to make this cost effective. Is there a do it yourself product for solar that will still work if it's partially shaded?
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Green Real Estate Investing: How do we Attract Tenants with Sustainability Policies?

Neil asks: Do you have any suggestions for property owners to attract tenants that have sustainability goals and what green investments are best to consider..? Thank you in advance.
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Powder Coat Paint: An Automatic LEED Innovation in Design Credit?

Kurt asks: If Powder Coated paint is used on an aluminum curtain wall, I understand that a LEED ID credit can be earned. What about if the powder coated paint application is warranteed for 20 years? Can an additional credit be earned?
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LEED Green Associate: Does College Fulfill the Education Requirement?

Joyce asks: I recently graduated with an interior design degree. I am thinking to take LEED Green Associate. When i was in college, I took sustainable design class which was appeared in my transcript. Is this qualify for taking this test?
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Life Cycle Cost Analysis: How is Environmental Impact Calculated?

Gina asks: Could you further explain the direct and indirect environmental impact in reference to Life Cycle Analysis and Life Cycle Costing? Specifically, what is an example of each? Thanks!
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LEED AP Requirements: How to Get LEED Project Experience Without a Job

Kim asks: I am going to be taking the Green Associate Exam shortly. Upon me passing the LEED Green Associate exam, I have read that I need prior LEED project experience to proceed further. I have no problems with that, except in the current economic climate, jobs are scarce. Are there any educational programs that would satisfy that requirement?
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