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There is still time to submit a project to be LEED certified before year end

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With construction projects facing deadlines to be eligible for tax credits, drop dead dates to meet contractual obligations and otherwise needing to obtain LEED certification by December 31st, submission deadlines to the Green Building Certification Institute are fast approaching. Appreciate that last week (i.e.,

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Palo Alto Green Construction Tips for Consumers Participating in PG&E Rebate Program

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In addition to a general contractor’s license and C10 electrical license, Fehl Construction has a Green Building Certification as part of their commitment to the environment. The certification allows the company to offer a complete building package while promoting energy conservation, efficiency, and renewable energy. 408) 465-6597.

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Code Compliance & Beyond: Upping Baseline Building Energy Performance

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Most high-performance building certifications and city codes use ASHRAE and ICC’s building codes to define energy performance requirements within their rating systems. It likely won’t be the last, as more and more Bay Area cities —from San Jose, to Santa Rosa, to San Francisco—are considering the move away from natural gas.

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COVER STORY: 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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eBay chose Draper for a customer support center in 1999 primarily because of the quality of the workforce, favorable business climate and proximity to San Jose,” said William Lasher, eBay senior director. “As The new plant will be a green facility—it is expected to meet LEED Construction Certification environmental standards.

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5 Themes for the Future of High Performance Buildings

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A growing number of Bay Area cities , including San Jose, Santa Rosa, and San Francisco, are also considering the move away from natural gas to help meet climate goals. As the saying goes, “as goes Berkeley, so goes California, and so goes the country.” 3: Health requires a holistic approach. Evan Reis from the U.S.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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California FTZs are located in San Francisco, San Jose, Long Beach, Oakland, West Sacramento, San Diego, Palmdale, Los Angeles, Port Hueneme, Merced/Madera/Fresno counties, Stockton, Palm Springs, Santa Maria, Victorville, Eureka and Imperial, Butte and Riverside counties. See www.gaworkready.org.

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