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The Department of Energy (DOE) issued aÌýrequest for informationÌýseeking a common definition for Zero Energy Buildings (ZEBs). The goal is to create a broadly accepted definition of ZEB boundaries and metrics to create a standard that regulators and the private entities can agree upon.Ìý

Green Globes® certification guides projects to save money, conserve energy and water use, use sustainable materials and create healthy indoor environments. It is a cost-effective system for designing, constructing and operating high-performance interiors, buildings and facilities.

TheÌýGreen Building Initiative (GBI) announced June 4 that ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓNational’s headquarters office in Washington, D.C. is one of the first buildings to be certified under its new Green Globes for Sustainable Interiors (SI) program.

Members of the public can create an account with the International Code Council (ICC) andÌýsubmit proposals for changesÌýto the International Green Construction Code (IgCC)Ìýuntil Jan. 10. Any proposal submitted will be posted online by March 2014 to be reviewed by the public and heard by two technical committees in open hearings.Ìý

ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓis offering its members a series of Green Building Toolbox Talks, which are designed to help members drive green education to the craftworker level. The talks are also available in Spanish.

LEED v4 has been approved by a vote of U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) members and will be launched during theÌýGreenbuild conference in November 2013.Ìý

Submissions related to the General Services Administration Feb. 5Ìýrequest for informationÌýregarding their review of green building certification systems for use in federal buildings are due April 8.

Submissions related to the General Services Administration Feb. 5Ìýrequest for informationÌýregarding their review of green building certification systems for use in federal buildings are due April 8.

The General Services Administration Feb. 5Ìýissued a request for informationÌýregarding their review of green building certification systems for use in federal buildings.

The General Services Administration Feb. 5Ìýissued a request for informationÌýregarding their review of green building certification systems for use in federal buildings.

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