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Green Building Bonds as a Game Changing New Source of Capital

Green Building Law Update

Proceeds from these corporate bonds will be used to fund “eligible green building projects” including the acquisition, construction, development or redevelopment of projects that will pursue LEED certification. In November 2013, Bank of America issued the first ever U.S. exclusively for green building.

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Can the EDGE Green Building System Save the Planet?

Green Building Law Update

EDGE, the acronym for “Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies” is a green building certification system for new residential and commercial buildings in emerging markets and developing countries. EDGE was created by the International Finance Corporation, one of five organizations that comprise the World Bank Group.

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Can the EDGE Green Building System Save the Planet?

Green Building Law Update

EDGE, the acronym for “Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies” is a green building certification system for new residential and commercial buildings in emerging markets and developing countries. EDGE was created by the International Finance Corporation, one of five organizations that comprise the World Bank Group.

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Achieving aesthetics and energy efficiency with stone wool insulation

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These insulation boards contribute to key project goals, such as energy efficiency, moisture management, fire protection, sound control, building resilience, and sustainability. Safe, sustainable design. The Origine project has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-New Construction (LEED-NC) Silver certification.

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Top 10 Construction Companies in India

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Shapoorji pallonji is popularly known for its iconic buildings in Mumbai which include s Hong Kong bank, Grindlays Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, and Bombay stock exchange building, etc. Tata Projects is also working on green sustainable buildings in India to bring green revolution all over the country. •

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Business Report-New Jersey: Jet.com Expands HQ in Hoboken

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The third and final building within SJP’s best-in-class, mixed-use business center, Waterfront Corporate Center III was developed by SJP in partnership with USAA Real Estate Company, and recently achieved LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Bank, FedEx and Chase Bank. Green Building Council. Green Building Council (USGBC).

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Tapping LA’s Rooftop Solar Potential Could Benefit City’s Most Disadvantaged Communities

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The CLEAN LA Solar program allows local commercial property owners to sell solar power generated from rooftops and parking lots back to LADWP at a competitive fixed rate. Posted by Heidi Schwartz. Incentives should also be provided to companies hiring disadvantaged workers for the installation of the solar systems, according to the report.