Going Green Can Pay Off on Your Taxes

Going green can pay off in more ways than one. Under federal legislation that went into effect Jan. 1, consumers who invest this year in energy-efficient products - from insulated windows to heat pumps and hybrid cars - will be able to save on their taxes next year.


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Repost: LEED 2.2 Update from the BCA

The LEED 2.2 for new construction program has undergone some revisions especially in the area of commissioning.
The group was well represented by the BCA members and other notable commissioning people in the industry such as:

• Joseph Higgins - Aramark Facilities Management, Group Chair
• Michael C. English, P.E - Horizon Engineering, Vice President of the BCA Board of Directors
• Chad Dorgan - Farnsworth Group, BCA Board of Directors
• Eric Baxter - EB Engineering
• Dan Burgoyne - State of California Department of Public Works
• Karl Stum - CH2Mhill, BCA Member
• Dan Turner - Texas A&M University

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13 SEER Saves Energy But Presents Challenges

ROANOKE, Va.—All central air-conditioning systems and heat pumps manufactured on or after Jan. 23 must have an energy efficiency rating of at least 13 SEER. The larger units are 30% more efficient, but can reqire higher labor costs for both new installations and replacements.

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Wanted: A Summary (List) of LEED Adopters

There has been a request for an updated list of cities, states, agencies, etc. that have "Adopted LEED". The USGBC used to have a "LEED Users Summary;" the most recent document I can find is from 2004. Here's a link to that: Click Here>>

Does anyone have something more up to date?

New Year, New Energy Tax Credits

The tax credits offered as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 took effect Jan. 1

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Green Matrix

This website offers a Matrix that suggests Green building initiatives, sites specific articles from "Environmental Design and Construction" and references resources for further research.

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Call for Reviewers

The U.S. Green Building Council is seeking peer reviewers to evaluate proposals for educational sessions at Greenbuild 2006, which will be held November 15-17 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.

Click here for full details and to apply!