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This is a listing of personal and Group blogs that have had recent activity (most recent at the top.) Only the most recent posting for each blog is listed, so be sure to click on the name of the article to see all of the articles for that Member or Group.
Dana's Blog
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Posted by Dana A. on Sep 27th, 2011 9:01am
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| This graphic comparing the cost of smart building to investing in new nuclear power plants is a good one. Check out this link:
http://www.energysavvy.com/blog/2011/07/13/ticking-atomic-clock-nuclear-power-vs-efficient-homes/
Here's another link to more information about federal energy... |
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Deborah's Blog
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Posted by Miss Deborah J H. on Dec 28th, 2010 12:28pm
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| I have been around for a while. Regarding the new CalGREEN codes coming starting January 2011. I am a journeyman carpenter, familiar with the construction process. (Commercial) OSHPD Class A Hospital Inspector and LEED AP BD+C If you know of anyone needing guidance regarding... |
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USGBC-NCC Board of Directors Candidates Blog
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Posted by Mr. Meade N B. on Dec 3rd, 2010 9:56am
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Here is a link to the CBRE Bay Area Green Sheet that I think you will find of interest: http://cmsauthoring.cbre.com/NR/rdonlyres/000d5f9c/fdprqpnorvqitjssftvbgvkwlybmobil/SF_Bay_Area_Green_Sheet_Nov2010.pdf .
An area of concern is a slowdown in the number of... |
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Rebecca's Blog
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Posted by Rebecca R. on Jun 3rd, 2010 4:36pm
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Are you, like me, or someone else you know, looking for work? The good news is that job postings are picking up. And despite all the doom and gloom out there, the unemployment rate for folks with college degrees is only 4% nationwide. (I'm a glass-half-full kind of gal.)... |
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Lisa's Blog
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Posted by Lisa M. on Feb 4th, 2010 10:40am
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| Last week, I attended a Farm to School event sponsored by the Oakland Unified School District. It was inspiring. Knowledge is truly power. They are doing a very good job making changes that benefitt our children and I was motivated and encouraged. It was wonderful to... |
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Dale's Blog
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Posted by Dale John M. on Jan 4th, 2010 2:32pm
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I hope all is well with everyone. I'm sorry to intrude, but I am making sure that the new notification system is working for blogs. To get a notification every time someone posts a blog go to this link:
http://groups.usgbc-ncc.org/profile.htm?m=ns
and check the box in... |
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Tomi's Blog
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Posted by Tomi W. on Nov 22nd, 2009 7:14pm
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| International Research Fellowship Aims
The overarching aim of the Research Fellowship, provided by the International Specialised Skills Institute (ISS Institute) and the Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council (CPSISC), is to contribute the effective... |
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Dennis' Blog
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Posted by Dennis M. on Nov 16th, 2009 12:29pm
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A new report from UC Berkeley, entitled “Clean Energy and Climate Policy for U.S.
Growth and Job Creation,” here and in the various Group Libraries, takes note of the positive relationship between strict greenhouse gas regulation and economic growth. Authors David Roland-Holst... |
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Stephen's Blog
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Posted by Stephen V. on Nov 6th, 2009 11:48am
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Hi all, I'm planning a program for next September for our Diablo East Bay Branch that focuses on emerging green technologies. Ideally, I'd like to highlight 2 or 3 technologies in green building and/or renewable energy sectors AND hold the event at the Bay Area (East Bay... |
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Sherbeam's Blog
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Posted by Sherbeam W. on May 12th, 2009 2:33am
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You've heard about the Triple Bottom Line, now meet the Triple Bottom Line Threat, courtesy of David Gottfried , author of Greed to Green.
The founder of the U.S. Green Building Council gave an impassioned talk about current... |
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Phyllis' Blog
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Posted by Ms. Phyllis L. on Apr 8th, 2009 4:43am
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Does the flex fall under EA prerequisite 2 or/and EQ low emiting 4.1?
I believe the tape falls under eq 4.1
thank you :)
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KateAnn's Blog
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Posted by KateAnn R. on Feb 23rd, 2009 11:50am
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Yes, we have challenges in constructio n, but living in fear doesn't move us in a positive direction. What we focus on expands, it's the basic "Law of Attraction" or LOA.
With Obama's newest economic legacy, "Shovel Money" there will be more... |
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K e n n e t h's Blog
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Posted by K e n n e t h H. - A r c h i t e c t on Feb 13th, 2009 2:12am
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| “Building A Sustainable World: Life in the Balance” an open international dialogue to develop concepts for a maximum capacity sustainable community or an urban subdivision to address shifts in global climate that have been so vividly demonstrated by increasing numbers of flooding... |
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Joel's Blog
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Posted by Joel E. AICP on Nov 20th, 2008 10:27am
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Recently I've become a regular contributor to California Planning & Development Report - http://www.cp-dr.com. I've posted these and other essays on planning, the economy, greenhouse gas reduction regulation, development economics, transit and politics on my own website... |
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Skip's Blog
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Posted by Mr. Skip R. on Nov 16th, 2008 4:40am
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Did anyone attend the LEED EB presentation in SF on November 13th ? The Sacramento Branch
is considering doing this here in 2009 and would appreciate any feedback on the presentation.
Thanks,
Skip Rawstron
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Dan's Blog
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Posted by Dan G. on Aug 17th, 2008 7:29am
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a bright idea
Look inside a UPS van and what do you see? . . .
Everything! That's because they have a skylight roof.
Today's... |
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Terra's Blog
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Posted by Ms. Terra D. on Aug 5th, 2008 5:57am
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Im looking for some help on a search for commissioning engineers..
hands on experience working with MEP systems..with Comissioning exp.
does anyone know or maybe interested in a position like this?
For an Engineering firm in Northern California
Terra 503-612-2040
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David's Blog
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Posted by Mr. David M. on Jul 1st, 2008 8:27am
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| Based in Oakland, California, SKASOL services hundreds of clients throughout California and Nevada.
We provide preventative maintenance chemicals as well as non-chemical units for industrial, commercial and institutional boilers, cooling towers, and evaporative condensers where water, energy... |
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Cathy's Blog
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Posted by Ms. Cathy P. on Apr 16th, 2008 9:28am
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| United States Green Building Council Members : The State of California, Department of General Services, Building and Property Management Branch is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the delivery of LEED – Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance,... |
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Jaime's Blog
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Posted by Mr. Jaime M S. on Feb 13th, 2008 11:52am
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Looking for the right Firm...
Just moved back to the area and I have just begun to look for work in an architecture firm that have a strong focus in sustainability. Please feel free to contact me via email or phone. I appreciate any comments or suggestions.
J A ... |
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Daniel's Blog
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Posted by Daniel B. on Oct 30th, 2007 1:35am
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Hello Bay Area Green Builders,
One year from the presidential elections, we will come together to demand real action and leadership on the climate crisis.
Step It Up , a national grassroots action on climate change, is happening this Saturday, Nov. 3rd. The first in April... |
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Green Bldg Resources Comm Blog
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Posted by Lynne M. on Aug 20th, 2007 5:47am
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Fellow Committee Members,
Welcome to the Green Building Resource Committee Blog!
This will be a useful tool for us to use as a group. Check out the Library--we can post documents!!!!
Look forward to future blogs from everyone.
Lynne & Pauline,
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Van's Blog
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Posted by Mr. Van H. on Aug 11th, 2007 3:47am
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In 2003, California's Sustainable Building Task Force published a report
http://www.cap-e.com/ewebeditpro/items/O59F3259.pdf
showing that over the life of a building an upfront investment of $100,000 into green building features on a $5,000,000 building would have a payback... |
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Dan's Blog
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Posted by Dan G. on Aug 4th, 2007 8:37am
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There is an initiative on the November ballot in San Francisco that would remove limits on parking lots in downtown and SF neighborhoods (see : http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/08/04/BA3IRCIC41.DTL&hw=ballot+initiative&sn=001&sc=1000), among other things.
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