State Energy Efficiency Policy Database U.S. Green Building Council 2009-2013 Strategic Plan The Dollars and Sense of Green Retrofits

Green Building Ordinance in Effect for San Francisco Buildings A Roofing Calculator DOE Pursues Zero-Net Energy Initiative for Commercial Buildings

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State Energy Efficiency Policy Database The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's (ACEEE) new site provides detailed information on a variety of state energy policies. The site also includes resources on building codes, tax incentives and smart growth policies. U.S. Green Building Council 2009-2013 Strategic Plan The USGBC plan discusses the key issues facing the green building community and provides an update to their Guiding Principles, program goals and implementation strategy. The Dollars and Sense of Green Retrofits What motivates organizations to undergo a green retrofit and what is the price premium for doing so? In this Deloitte/Charles Lockwood survey of LEED-certified project owners, corporate environmental commitment ranked the highest motivation for a green retrofit. Find out more about the drivers for taking on these projects and the costs associated with them in this report. Green Building Ordinance in Effect for San Francisco Buildings Mayor Newsom signs a new ordinance requiring new commercial buildings over 5,000 square feet and renovations on buildings over 25,000 square feet to be subject to LEED certification. Benefits of the ordinance include the reduction of carbon emissions by 60,000 tons, construction and demolition waste by 700 million pounds and a savings of 200,000 megawatt hours of power. A Roofing Calculator How do sustainable roofs compare to traditional roofs in cost and benefit? The GreenSave Calculator, developed by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) and the Athena Institute with funding by Tremco, lets you compare roofing alternatives over a specific time period to determine which has the lowest life-cycle cost. You can also uncover which roofs have lower initial costs but cost more over time. To use this free tool, create a login and then go to the GreenSave Calculator link. DOE Pursues Zero-Net Energy Initiative for Commercial Buildings August 5, 2008 -- The U.S. Department of Energy announced the launch of their Zero-Net Energy program with establishment of the National Laboratory Collaborative on Building Technologies. Both focus on DOE's ongoing efforts to develop buildings that use cutting-edge efficiency technologies and on-site renewable energy (such as solar power and geothermal) generation to offset their energy use from the electricity grid by 2025. NAIOP Energy Policy Are you familiar with NAIOP's recently released energy policy statement? The policy follows NAIOP's Policy on Sustainable Development, which was announced in September 2007. Green Building Case Studies Half Price at NAIOP Bookstore Looking for examples of exceptional green buildings projects? The Exceptional Green Buildings, Volume 1 CD includes 19 in-depth case studies, including nine case studies from the CD in NAIOP's Developing Green: Strategies for Success. Each case study includes project contact information as well as information on how each project achieved LEED certification. This CD is now available at half price! (Member price: $24.95, non-member price: $35.95) To order Exceptional Green Buildings, Volume 1 or to see NAIOP's complete publication offerings on green development, visit the NAIOP Bookstore. Questions? Contact the NAIOP Publications Department at (800) 445-0443. Sustainable Development National Forum Are you actively involved in developing green buildings? Consider joining the General Forum on this topic. NAIOP National Forums, chaired by a prestigious group of industry leaders, are special interest groups for NAIOP members that provide exclusive networking and experience exchange with peers. For more information, visit the National Forums Web site.