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Colorado, Illinois, New York Lead Nation In LEED Green Building

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Read: Colorado, Illinois, New York Lead Nation In LEED Green Building at BusinessFacilities.com. Massachusetts and Hawaii round out Top 5 on USGBC's Top 10 States for LEED, which recognizes current leaders committed to sustainable buildings, cities, and communities.

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This Off-Grid Colorado Project Lays the Groundwork for Green Housing’s Future

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This Off-Grid Colorado Project Lays the Groundwork for Green Housing’s Future. VISION House at Mariposa Meadows, an off-grid, carbon neutral project by Green Builder Media, near Telluride, Colorado offers a forward-thinking solution to housing in an era of extreme climate change. Green Projects. Green Projects.

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U.S. Green Building Council releases the top 10 states for LEED

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Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced its list of Top 10 States for LEED green building. For the first time since 2011, Colorado took the top spot on the list, which ranks states based on the number of LEED certified square feet per person. As cities and states continue to work toward climate action goals, the U.S.

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Colorado Governor’s Report: Ready To Scale New Heights

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Jared Polis is keeping Colorado ahead of the curve on today’s biggest challenges, including providing recovery relief for small businesses and preparing to lead the clean-energy economy. Read: Colorado Governor’s Report: Ready To Scale New Heights at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Colorado ranks first in LEED Top 10 states

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Colorado ranks first on the latest list of top 10 states for LEED. Green Building Council’s annual list ranks states based on the number of LEED certified square feet per person. Colorado had 4.76 sf of certified space per person in 2019 to claim the top spot.

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Denver Voters Petition Green Roof Mandate to the Ballot

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The Denver Elections Commission has announced that the Denver Green Roof Initiative, a mandatory green roof ballot initiative will appear on the November 7 ballot. Exempted buildings must pay a cash in lieu of construction of a green roof for the reduced or exempted area at $25 per square foot.

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Illinois Led U.S. Green Building Council’s Top 10 States For LEED In 2021

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Green Building Council's (USGBC) annual ranking of the Top 10 States for LEED in 2021, demonstrating leadership in green building. Green Building Council’s Top 10 States For LEED In 2021 appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine. Illinois once again topped the U.S. The post Illinois Led U.S.

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