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It’s Not Easy Turning Co-op Boards Green - 2009-03-24
"Seated at an oval table with spreadsheets and calculators at the ready, the six-member board of River Arts, a 244-unit co-op development in Washington Heights, mulled over the pros and cons of investing in solar power..."

Dohaland sponsors Meed Qatar Green Buildings 2009 - 2009-03-19
"Guided by its mission to build sustainable, innovative developments that enrich communities and promote environmentally friendly living, Dohaland has sponsored the Meed Middle East Qatar Green Buildings 2009 conference beginning today at the W Doha Hotel, Qatar..."

Green Investing in the Troubled Real Estate Market - 2009-03-12
"Seems at least a few brave investors are toying with residential real estate after the subprime fallout slashed real estate investment trusts, or REITs, more than 37 percent last year..."

D.C. Green Building Law Hits Enforcement Snag - 2009-02-19
"One of a handful of laws in the U.S. requiring private buildings to meet LEED standards, legislation passed in 2006 in Washington, D.C., may be unenforceable as currently written. According to the Washington Business Journal, the D.C. Department of Environment is working to address a complaint from the surety industry, which issues bonds that guarantee the completion of construction projects..."

California Building Owners See Green in New Regulation - 2009-02-19
“The 2006 California Solar Initiative and the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill (Senate Bill 1 and Assembly Bill 32) set goals to increase solar generated electricity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in California. The new laws have prompted the California Legislature and the Public Utility Commission (CPUC) to remove regulatory obstacles for commercial building owners to implement energy efficiency measures and install solar energy infrastructure...”

10 green building trends for 2009 - 2009-02-17
"Green building consultant Jerry Yudelson has published his "Top Ten" list of green building trends for 2009. Yudelson says that green building will continue to grow in spite of the global credit crisis and the ongoing economic recession in most countries..."

Green Lives Despite Economic Crisis - 2009-02-12
"Conventional thinking might tell you that in times of economic crisis, the last thing on institutional investors’ minds is sustainability and green initiatives. But a new report from San Francisco-based RREEF, “How Green a Recession? — Sustainability Prospects in the U.S. Real Estate Industry,” makes the case that in spite of this recession, sustainability should be a fundamental part of any long-term investor’s strategy."

Stimulus Bill’s Sustainability Elements Disappoint Commercial Landlords - 2009-02-12
"A version of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that passed a vote in the House last week will boost energy efficiency in the residential and public sectors but falls short of expectations for commercial real estate owners, experts say."

Green Homes for Sale - 2009-02-12
Link to the green and healthy home marketplace, featuring domestic and international listings.

Real Estate Investors benefit from Green Building Momentum - 2009-02-12
“While there isn't enough room in these pages to quote every green building study ever conducted, there is certainly little doubt that the economic benefits of green building are very real. And as we move forward, digging ourselves out of one of the worst economic meltdowns in recorded history, investors would be wise to follow this trend – as it really does represent what will one day be the status quo of building and construction.”

Going Green: Green Real Estate - 2009-02-12
“The American Institute of Architects has highlighted 10 buildings it considers the best of the breed. The group is trying to demonstrate the possibility of creating sustainable, environmentally friendly architecture that dramatically reduces energy use and thus minimizes "carbon footprint"--the amount of carbon dioxide gas, which contributes to global warming, that the buildings generate.”

Listed Green - 2009-02-12
Link to the multiple listing service for green, sustainable, and energy-efficient properties.

Green Building Could Triple by 2013, Says McGraw-Hill Construction - 2009-02-12
The U.S. green building market is accelerating at a dramatic rate, says McGraw-Hill Construction's Green Outlook 2009: Trends Driving Change report. The value of green building construction starts was up five-fold from 2005 to 2008 (from $10 billion to $36-$49 billion), and could triple by 2013, reaching $96-$140 billion.

Green Building News January 2009 - 2009-02-12
"Habitat for Humanity International and The Home Depot Foundation undertake a national green building initiative, Partners in Sustainable Building. The program will provide funding and resources to assist in making at least 5,000 homes built by Habitat affiliates more energy efficient and sustainable according to nationally recognized green building standards. Sustainable homes cost less to operate and maintain and have less of an impact on the environment. The Home Depot Foundation is providing $30 million in financial and in-kind support, technical resources and training to establish a foundation of green building expertise that will impact Habitat builds for years to come."

Businesses Believe in Green Building Benefits, according to Report from McGraw-Hill Construction - 2009-02-12
“While building 'green' may still cost more upfront, many building industry professionals realize that the health benefits, employee productivity, and the overall positive impact to the environment far outweigh the initial fees. Better yet, environmental responsibility and green building eventually will lead to lower operating costs and increased revenue for building operators and owners. A new report by industry giant McGraw-Hill Construction backs these assumptions, showing an increase in the perceived value of green building among architects, engineering firms, contractors and owners over the last three years, especially the financial benefits.”

Benefits of Getting into Green Real Estate - 2009-02-12
"If you’re looking to buy a rental property, you might want to think about getting on the green bandwagon. There are many benefits of being an eco-friendly property owner. Take a look at just a few of them..."

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