http://greenercomputing.com/feed/greenerbuildings The resource center for environmentally responsible building development en http://greenercomputing.com/news/2008/05/12/ebay-bids-solar eBay's North Campus is now the home of 3,248 solar panels in a 650-kilowatt system that will supply 18 percent of the campus’s power, saving the company about $100,000 in electricity costs in its first year of operation. The company used the solar energy system's unveiling to tout its first LEED-Gold building, which also is the city's first Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenerBuildings Staff 24039 at http://greenercomputing.com/news/2008/05/09/wal-mart-set-measure-energy-use-20-us-capitols Through a partnership with the National Governors Association, the "Greening State Capitols" program will provide energy audits in 20 U.S. state capitols to identify ways in which they can reduce energy consumption. Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenBiz Staff 23971 at http://greenercomputing.com/news/2008/05/09/new-study-compares-green-building-rating-systems-aias-sustainability-goals The American Institute of Architects sees how the three main green building rating systems compare point-by-point with its criteria for what it says a green building system should include. Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenerBuildings Staff 23975 at http://greenercomputing.com/column/2008/05/08/smart-water-management-low-risk-fast-payback By gaining control over water use, companies help protect a precious resource, reduce runoff pollution and comply with new conservation legislation. Saving water also has a powerful multiplier effect by reducing the vast amount of energy expended in transporting it. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Tom Ash 23909 at http://greenercomputing.com/feature/2008/05/08/green-your-facility-boost-your-bottom-line The most energy-efficient businesses in the U.S. can consume a third less energy than a more conventional company. By arming themselves with knowledge about the financial benefits of sustainability upgrades, facility managers can make these efficiency programs an easy sell. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Lisa Raffin 23911 at http://greenercomputing.com/news/2008/05/08/usgbc-announces-winners-first-green-building-curriculum-awards The U.S. Green Building Council has given awards and grants to identify and support green building classes at all education levels. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenerBuildings Staff 23947 at http://greenercomputing.com/podcast/2008/05/06/co-op-america-greening-businesses-large-and-small The second annual Green Business Conference takes place in Chicago this month; in advance of the gathering GreenBiz Radio sat down with Denise Hamler, director of Co-Op America's green business programs, to learn how the world of green business has grown. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Matthew Wheeland 23888 at http://greenercomputing.com/news/2008/05/07/homebuilders-getting-greener-but-lacking-sustainability-leader All of the 13 largest U.S. homebuilders have taken up green building practices, but even though some are doing much more than others, there is no standout sustainable homebuilder, according to a new report. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenerBuildings Staff 23902 at http://greenercomputing.com/news/2008/05/06/rei-releases-second-stewardship-report-shows-progress-obstacles The outdoor retailer's 2007 Stewardship Report finds a range of improvements in overall environmental performance and reporting, although it also highlights areas for improvement in reducing emissions and supply chain auditing. Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenBiz Staff 23863 at http://greenercomputing.com/news/2008/05/05/target-submetering-energy-use More than 200 Target stores have been fitted with submetering systems so building managers can closely monitor how energy is used throughout their facilities. Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenerBuildings Staff 23776 at http://greenercomputing.com/news/2008/05/02/rreef-real-estate-sustainability-challenge RREEF North America, part of Deutsche Bank, has taken up the voluntary 7-Point Challenge of commercial real estate environmental goals. Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenerBuildings Staff 23732 at http://greenercomputing.com/column/2008/05/01/leasing-sun-0 The benefits of leasing transactions for roof-mounted systems are growing because installation costs are becoming more attractive, due in part to various state rebate programs and the increasing cost of electrical energy. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Rick Daubenspeck 23643 at http://greenercomputing.com/news/2008/05/01/leed-certification-could-benefit-booming-industry As existing buildings become more efficient and new buildings are designed to have a much smaller impact, the green building industry is growing rapidly, from $12 billion in revenues last year to more than $42 billion by 2015, according to a new report from Frost & Sullivan, and LEED is the certification of choice for that industry, although it faces some obstacles to continued success. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenerBuildings Staff 23649 at http://greenercomputing.com/podcast/2008/05/01/approaching-efficiency-investment Cost is the perennial barrier to green corporate investments in energy efficiency, but a new approach from Economist Jerry Jackson, the author of "Energy Budgets at Risk," can help companies evaluate these expenditures using tools created by the financial industry. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Tilde Herrera 23739 at http://greenercomputing.com/news/2008/04/30/green-hq-discoverys-choppers Made famous in the Discovery Channel show, "American Choppers," Orange County Choppers is now housed in a 92,000 square-foot building that sports exterior glazing upgrades, daylight harvesting, variable air volume system, efficient rooftop HVAC equipment, efficient lighting and demand-based garage exhaust, among other features Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenerBuildings Staff 23594 at