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Massachusetts Holds On To Top Energy Efficiency Ranking

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“I am encouraged that ACEEE continues to recognize the excellent work we are doing in the Commonwealth to advance energy efficiency through innovative programs such as the VASaves Green Communities Program and Energy Performance Contracting for public agencies,” said Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe. and Kentucky.

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Geothermal ?Big Tent? Event to take Place August 16 | Geothermal.

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Residential Plumbing. Green Geothermal. Green Mechanical Awards. Home > Green > Geothermal > Geothermal “Big Tent” Event to take Place August 16. The “big tent” even takes place Thursday, August 16 at Oregon Dairy, 2900 Oregon Pike, Lititz, PA. Green Products - August 2008.

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BF Expands State Energy Rankings With Natural Gas, Lowest Emissions And Biofuels Leaders

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Washington, California and Oregon took the top three slots, respectively, in both of the Renewable Energy Leaders rankings, which tracks cumulative capacity and power generation for solar, wind, biofuels, hydro and geothermal power sources. Far West U.S. Great Lakes U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S. - New England U.S. Plains U.S. Rocky Mountains U.S.

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Overcladding for old masonry façades: why it is important to think performance first

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From Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon, many cities are contending with government and school buildings from the last century, built with solid masonry bearing walls. Many are leaking,” according to Carmi Bee, FAIA, of RKTB Architects. Early experience with overcladding in cities such as Toronto proved highly effective.

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Two Week Natural Building Intensive

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Smith co-founded the Cob Cottage Company, along with Ianto Evans and Linda Smiley, in Oregon in 1993. He wrote “The Cobber’s Companion” in 1996 and co-authored “The Hand-Sculpted House” (published by Chelsea Green, 2002) and “The Art of Natural Building (2nd edition, New Society, 2015).” Learn more at strawclaywood.com.

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Energy Efficiency: California Regains Top Spot, Ties With Massachusetts

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The balance of the top 10 consisted of Vermont (3), Rhode Island (4), Connecticut and New York (tied for 5), Oregon (7), Washington state (8), Maryland (9), and Minnesota (10). A growing number of states have taken major steps toward the adoption of the most recent DOE-certified codes for both residential and commercial new construction.

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Kengo Kuma, the architect behind Tokyo’s new and controversial Olympic National Stadium

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It’s spectacular in a strangely, yes, Zen-like subdued way, wedged on a typically tiny Tokyo footprint between a residential and business area and rare parklands. JAPANESE GARDEN CULTURAL VILLAGE, PORTLAND, OREGON, US. Bamboo Entrance to Nezu Museum. Photo: Getty Images. TRIP NOTES.