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The USGBC continues to evolve the LEED certification process and LEED Automation is at the forefront of these changes. As early pioneers in the sustainability movement RESCUE Green is always looking for better ways to serve our clients more efficiently, while also focusing on driving down cost. RESCUE Green has launched RG Work Space as a web based software that if used in conjunction with our LEED consulting is the first step to integrating LEED project certification management and technology. This allows for lower first cost and an extremely streamlined process.
LEED Automation was announced at GreenBuild 2010 and has the potential to positively impact the industry for many years to come. It provides bi-directional integration with LEED Online, which is the USGBC's tool for submitting all of your documentation and project certification requirements. LEED Automation allows third-party tools to deliver value to the LEED certification process and is the next phase of the market transformation, ultimately streamlining the process. It improves efficiency, reduces cost and is a natural evolution as the green building industry matures.
Rebates for manufacturers (as in China) produce another effect - production. Chinese manufactures get money for export, especially when there sales results in dollars. So the Chinese over produced when the American market was poised to take off in 2007-2008, but dropped dramatically in 2009-2010. Chinese made solar products will drop again in 2011.
The new Cal Green Building Code is to Architects as the Regional Water Board's Order No. R8-2010-0033 / NPDES No. CAS 6180033 is to Civil Engineers! Not to be forgotten by all the anticipation of the new building code, the above mentioned revisions to Region 8's Water Quality Management Plan will create many changes in storm water mitigation. The new order was adopted on January 29, 2010 and will come into enforcement July 29, 2011 by Riverside County Flood Control District (Principal Permittee) and all 15 cities (Co-Permittees).
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The USGBC Orange County Chapter will be holding a LEED Exam Training workshop designed to prepare you to pass the exams with confidence - the first time. At the door registration will begin one half hour prior to the workshop, only full Non-Member rates will be available the day of the workshop.
With a CURRIES prefinished product, a building's project manager has more flexibility to complete the job correctly and on schedule. Factory prefinishing also eliminates their concerns with on-site painting: jobsite mess, and dirt in the paint, toxic-smelling fumes, disposal of solvents and other painting supplies.
Asters are an easy to grow perennial that grows well in average soils, but needs full sun. Asters come in blues, purples and a variety of pinks. All Asters are yellow in the center of the flower. They are daisy-like in appearance, even though they are a member of the sunflower family.
Set the furnace thermostat at 68 degrees or lower, and the air-conditioner thermostat at 78 degrees or higher, health permitting. 3 percent to 5 percent more energy is used for each degree the furnace is set above 68 degrees and for each degree the air conditioner is set below 78 degrees.
"Till now man has been up against Nature; from now on he will be up against his own nature. "
We offer an array of sustainable consulting services from project managing, comissioning, and charrettes to educational seminars. Go to Sustainability Services on our website to collaborate with RESCUE Green on your next project.