Remodeling: Green Standardshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/green/green-standards/green-standards/green-standards.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm1781458<url /><link /></image><description>The Information Source for the Home Building Industry</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate /><webMaster /><item><title>The Grammar of Greenhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/green-sales-and-marketing/the-grammar-of-green.aspx?rssLink=The+Grammar+of+GreenCommon marketing principles translate well to green selling.Momentum Builds for a Numerical Scoring System for Home Energy Efficiencyhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/energy-efficiency/rate-my-greenspace.aspx?rssLink=Rate+My+(Green)SpaceIn what may become the home’s equivalent of a car’s M.P.G., momentum is building for a simple method of scoring a home’s environmental impact.Detecting Air Leaks During a Blower-Door Testhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/green-standards/revealing-fog.aspx?rssLink=Revealing+FogTo improve energy performance of its projects, Byggmeister Associates, in Newton, Mass., conducts a blower-door test to determine airtightness.Certified Lumber Bodies Battle For Identity, Recognitionhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/green-products/third-parties.aspx?rssLink=Third+PartiesLumber certification groups battle for identity and brand recognition.Proposed LEED Language Expands Recognition of Certified Lumberhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/leed/proposed-leed-language-expands-recognition.aspx?rssLink=Proposed+LEED+Language+Expands+Recognition+of+Certified+LumberIf adopted, the revision will allow products from multiple certification bodies to qualify for points under the LEED rating system.EPA, Texas Builders Partner on Storm-Water Educationhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/green-building/epa-texas-builders-partner-on-storm-water-education.aspx?rssLink=EPA%2c+Texas+Builders+Partner+on+Storm-Water+EducationAgreement provides storm-water pollution prevention training, certification to Lone Star builders. Benefits of bio-dieselhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/green-standards/fuel-forward.aspx?rssLink=Fuel+ForwardAfter researching alternative fuels, Craig Kersemeier, president of K-tech Kleening, in Schofield, Wis., chose to switch from diesel to soy-based diesel. He chose this fuel because it does not require any engine conversions.AIA Study Reveals More Counties Implementing Green Building Regulationshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/green-building/more-counties-implementing-green-building-regulations.aspx?rssLink=More+Counties+Implementing+Green+Building+RegulationsAIA study reveals a nearly 400% increase in counties with laws mandating or incentivizing green building.Hundreds Achieve NAHB's Certified Green Professional Statushttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/green-building/hundreds-achieve-certified-green-professional-status.aspx?rssLink=Hundreds+Achieve+Certified+Green+Professional+StatusNAHB’s program certifies 800 pros in its first five months.Colorado Congressman Proposes GREEN Act of 2008http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/green-standards/colorado-congressman-proposes-green-act-of-2008.aspx?rssLink=Green+ActThe bill, which would provide lending incentives to encourage energy-efficient and sustainable building, gains USGBC support, mixed reaction from NAHB. GOP Senators Block Climate Change Billhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/green-standards/climate-change.aspx?rssLink=Climate+ChangeSenate Republicans Friday blocked a global warming bill that would have required major reductions in greenhouse gases. The 48-36 vote was a dozen shy of the required 60 votes needed to move into final consideration.LEED 2009http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/leed/leed-2009-up-for-public-comment.aspx?rssLink=LEED+2009The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) opened the first public comment period on LEED 2009 this week, marking the third phase of the commercial green building rating system that was launched in 2000. According to the organization, LEED 2009 will address improving energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and other environmental and human health concerns.Custom Green Home Opens Its Doors to the Worldhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/green-building/custom-green-home-opens-its-doors-to-the-world.aspx?rssLink=Custom+Green+Home+Opens+Its+Doors+to+the+WorldWhen you meet Anna Porter, owner and developer of a Warm Beach, Wash., custom home dubbed “Going Green at the Beach,” she doesn’t strike you as the type who would allow just anyone into her home.Green costs not as worrisome as standardshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/green-standards/new-standards.aspx?rssLink=New+StandardsIt looks as though the green movement is here to stay, but some remodelers appear to be in denial. The one comment I hear over and over again is that green is too expensive, that customers are interested until they hear how much it's going to cost.Beazer Homes Commits to Green Building Standardshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/green-building/beazer-homes-commits-to-green.aspx?rssLink=Beazer+Homes+Commits+to+GreeneSMART Homes program becomes standard nationwide.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/conferences/build-green.aspx?rssLink=Build+GreenThe NAHB Research Center's Fourth Annual Green Building Conference is scheduled for March 24-26 in Seattle. "I have a high regard for this kind of event," says Kate O'Brien of O'Brien and Company, a consulting firm specializing in green building issues. "The bar is going up," says O'Brien, referring to rising standards for green building programs across the nation.