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December 2009

Green Buildings and Water Performance According to a Building Design + Construction report, water performance is the key to success in sustainability for commercial design and construction. The report includes 21 detailed recommendations for developers, building owners and industry professionals with regard to getting the most from every drop. Green Collar Jobs A new Booz Allen Hamilton study released by USGBC predicts green building will support or create 7.9 million jobs between 2009-2013 and will contribute $554 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product. On-Site Wastewater Treatment: Sustainable and Good for Business Deciding to install an on-site wastewater system might seem daunting, when it fact operationally and fiscally, it may be easier than you think. Find out more about water recycling and key attributes of the newest generation ecological wastewater treatment systems.

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Winterizing Your Property for Electrical Energy Savings Controlling energy usage and costs is on everyone's mind as the weather turns cooler. Learn more about how to achieve the most energy savings for your property while maintaining a healthy electrical system year round. Real-time Resource for Green Marketplace Need help identifying green building products that can help earn points in sustainable certification programs? This source of 5,200 product listings includes the ability to filter regional materials with just a zip code. A New Carbon Calculator The Green Footstep free assessment tool created by the Rocky Mountain Institute allows building professionals to examine the carbon footprint of a project's site development, construction and operation.

Green Case Studies Now Available Need some examples of sustainable projects? Find 34 case studies of office, industrial and mixed-use green buildings providing information on elements of design, energy efficiency and payback period from past winners and finalists of NAIOP's Sustainable Development Award. Sustainable Development National Forum Accepting Applications Are you actively involved in developing green buildings? The Sustainable Development Forum is accepting applications until January 22. NAIOP National Forums are special interest groups comprised of industry leaders that provide NAIOP members exclusive networking and experience exchange with peers. For more information about the Forums program and for a Forum application, please visit the National Forums Web site. NAIOP Energy Policy Find out more about NAIOP's energy policy statement. Released in 2008, the policy follows NAIOP's Policy on Sustainable Development, which was announced in September 2007.

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