Sentences with phrase «support green building»

There are three key housing industry sectors that need to step up to the plate to support our green building industry: realtors, appraisers, and lenders.

The quandary facing some of the larger commercial lenders is how to support green building efforts among their clients and still fulfill their obligation to shareholders.

DAVACO, the Dallas - based provider of retail services including in - store merchandising, and shops - in - shops has joined the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to execute, oversee and support green building programs for its retail clients.

«We are trying to do our part to support green building, and it may make builders more conscious of sustainable building,» says Deepika Paul, a senior vice president at United Community Bank.

The scope of work at USGBC reaches beyond LEED to include a robust chapter network, the Center for Green Schools, the Center for Green Building and Human Health, and the development and deployment of a variety of technology platforms to support green building data collection and analysis, including LEEDOnline, the LEED Dynamic Plaque, and the Green Building Information Gateway (GBIG.org).

Circulate articles like those previously mentioned to those who support green building and the forestry community.

The federal government creates building code models for the provinces to use, says Weis, and it has the jurisdiction to support green building initiatives through incentives.

Community grants help link forests and people by assisting local communities through forest education programs, and supporting green building projects for low - income families, and other activities that underscore the links between people and their environment.

But the hope is that the underlying principles of rethinking how leases can be made to support greener building use will filter through all markets, and lawyers will play a key role in facilitating this.

By supporting green building practices DAVACO can complement its clients ROI by integrating the council's initiative to conserve the earth's resources while decreasing operating and maintenance costs.

Not exact matches

Elizabeth May, whose Green party also supports a carbon tax, has proposed a $ 550 million national program to help retrofit buildings.

Share: FacebookTwitterLinkedinGoogle + emailVANCOUVER — Merran Smith, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the B.C. NDP and B.C. Green Party announcement regarding their intent to cooperate in the legislature: «It's clear that British Columbians voted for change in this election and support the NDP and Greens» objectives: building a clean economy and putting...

Earth Genome, an environmental nonprofit, has built an Green Infrastructure Support Tool (GIST) on top of open environmental data to help businesses understand investment decisions involving «green» infrastrucGreen Infrastructure Support Tool (GIST) on top of open environmental data to help businesses understand investment decisions involving «green» infrastrucgreen» infrastructure.

Coalitions build cities» capacity through an education program, providing cities with: tools; support by connecting them with organisations who can prepare them for green bonds issuance; and a platform for knowledge and best practice sharing between cities» treasuries.

The same people who protest international support for third - world countries saying «we need to take care of our own first» are ironically the same people who actually want to abolish food stamps, the WIC program, free school lunches, welfare and social security in the US, never mind the fact that the people who benefit from these programs are the ones who cut their lawns, clean their homes, serve their meals in restaurants, and build their houses, all while going home to a tiny apartment they share with 6 other people and finding nothing to eat in the house but a can of green beans because payday is still 2 days off and there's only enough gas in the car to get them to work the next two days, so driving around town for 2 hours trying to find an open food bank isn't an option.

«It's going to be a busy year, but I've been blessed with the best «Bleeding Green» support team and franchise partners in the business, and we're fully prepared to capitalize on the momentum we've built up over the last few years,» said Mangiamele.

«We're in the process of building a «Legendary Green Dream Team» and are committed to creating an infrastructure to support our resurgence,» he says.

This adorable green double stroller is built to last and will support each child up to 50 lbs which means this very well may be the only double stroller you will need.

Designed to foster collaboration and innovation while supporting efficient administration of educational programs, the net - zero energy facility will also serve as an educational model of energy - saving features and green - building sustainability.

Thoughtfully designed to foster collaboration, catalyze innovative ideas, and support efficient administration of our educational programs, the Environmental Learning Center at Drumlin Farm will be an educational model of energy - saving features and green building design, sized to fit strategic plans for growth within a modest budget.

Thoughtfully designed to foster collaboration, catalyze innovative ideas, and support efficient administration of our educational programs, this net - zero energy facility will be an educational model of energy - saving features and green building design, sized to fit strategic plans for growth within a modest budget.

Here's party leader and sole MP Caroline Lucas: «This positive set of results for the Greens is a clear sign that our party is growing in confidence and steadily building support.

One of the reasons Chin is facing opposition is because of her support for the Elizabeth Street Garden project, a proposed development that will replace the Elizabeth Street Garden with a six - story building slated as affordable housing for seniors, while also providing some green space.

«I am excited by the prospects of continuing efforts to create a Green city, support City Agency workforce needs, and also maintain the historic, city - owned buildings that have become a staple in New York,» Camilo said in a statement.

«These highly - anticipated rebates will make electric vehicles more affordable and accessible and support this state's nation - leading efforts to build a cleaner, greener New York for generations to come,» Cuomo said in the release.

Lawmakers also questioned why projects funded by the Green Bank, which combines state support with private capital, had yet to be built.

This could happen if Ukip establishes itself next year as the clear second - place challenger to Labour in much of the north, as well as to the Tories along England's east and south coasts, while the Greens build up support in university seats where they have started to put down roots.

There is also broad support for needed R&D funds and important scope for energy efficiency through weatherproofing and green building codes.

The Department of Energy plays a critical role in this, by supporting the development of the technology and infrastructure needed to build a truly green biofuels industry.

Multiple technologies from The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) have been recommended for use in projects supported by the U.S. - China Building Efficiency and Green Development Fund.

Our comprehensive, multi-disciplinary courses support the development of the living architecture industry in North America by providing detailed information on topics such as green roof design, installation, and maintenance, green walls, integrated water management for buildings and site, and more.

NOW's Sparks, Nevada facility is a GMP - certified green facility built to adhere to LEED program specifications, which supports NOW's focus on environmental and sustainability initiatives.

Eating Green for Bone Health: Learn which foods and herbs support healthy bones and how to make delicious, bone - building crackers, soups, cheeses and gourmet foods.

You might be surprised to learn that greens even have high - quality, easily - assimilated amino acids — enough to build the protein that supports the muscle mass of the mighty, greens - eating gorilla, which pound - for - pound is the strongest animal on earth!

In addition to a built - in support group (join us on Instagram with #RRSmoothies), you'll also receive daily emails for 7 days with easy, delicious, nourishing smoothie recipes, plus TONS of exclusive discounts and freebies, shopping lists, and my best tips and tricks for delicious, healthy green smoothies (all recipes are gluten - free, dairy - free, vegan - and Paleo - friendly).

This proposal builds on some of the lessons learned from the charter school movement and would allow effective charter networks like Green Dot, KIPP, and North Star to operate as school support organizations on a level playing field with districts, with equal funding and authority.

The recently appointed Education Secretary Justine Greening has the opportunity to build on the Prime Minister's words and make them a reality in the education service by starting to value, support and invest in the teaching workforce which enhances the life chances of children and young people and makes an essential contribution to the economic prosperity of the country.

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Providing support with this program is Honeywell, a leading developer of technology with years of experience in developing clean, green, and safe buildings.

The next challenge is for publishers to go beyond seeing authors» platforms and communities as simply a green light to take a risk on a book, to develop tools and expertise to support their authors to build their platform or business even further through the book.

When building a sustainable and green urban living space, digital signs should support energy saving features, powering by alternative sources and superb visibility in all light conditions.

NDP: Introduce a green home energy program to help retrofit at least 50,000 homes and apartment buildings making them more efficient and lowering energy bills; create 365,000 affordable housing units across Canada; mandate the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to provide grants and loans to construct at least 10,000 affordable and market rental units, with any revenues to be reinvested back into rental housing supports.

The neatly arranged park provides a harmonious impression and the blending of its natural beauty causing this area far greener and more beautiful, here also built a famous golf course namely Bali Golf and Country Club.Nusa Dua also offers facilities for tourist who would like to undertake conference or business meeting as has been supported and furnished with the biggest and the most complete conference's facilities in Bali.

To oversee, structure, and support the activities of CPR — Center for Performance Research, a L.E.E.D. - certified green building in Brooklyn, of which Jonah Bokaer Arts Foundation is a founding partner.

Rather than wholeheartedly support the kind of energy policy, civic infrastructure and lifestyle changes that will allow the United States to prosper in a post-carbon, green economy — and build a clean energy independence — the focus is on populist false promises that developing oil shale or lifting bans on offshore oil drilling will reduce short term energy costs.

The mission will highlight the benefits of sustainable urbanization, technologies to support China's air pollution and climate goals, and green buildings opportunities.

As Green Inc. reports, one plant would be built, with Republicans giving support to the new Democratic governor for a push on renewable energy.]

Building on the success of its $ 400 million in commitments across 21 projects and robust pipeline of deals, NY Green Bank is today committing to work with the private sector to raise new funds, assist other states in the establishment of new Green Bank offices, and provide capacity to those new Green Banks for back - end services including due diligence, underwriting and general technical support.

Lendlease's many 6 Star Green Star ratings represent world leadership in sustainable design and construction, and this partnership to advance WELL buildings will help our industry in its quest to make our cities great places to live by support the productivity and health of our greatest asset — people.»

We thank Minister Duguid and his staff for their visit today, and the Government of Ontario for their support and commitment to the green energy industry and to ensuring that solar parks like the two Norfolk projects can be built.