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Charlotte Ranks in Top 25 U.S. Cities with the Most ENERGY STAR Buildings
List shows continued growth in saving money and energy
(ATLANTA – March 23, 2010) The city of Charlotte has the twenty-second most Energy Star buildings – structures that use approximately one-third less energy – in the U.S., with 44 buildings completed as of 2009.
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TOURS HIGHLIGHT BENEFITS OF GREEN BUILDING ACROSS THE U.S.
Sierra Club, USGBC Volunteers Lead ‘Green Building for Cool Cities’ Project
Washington, DC - Local volunteers of the Sierra Club and the U.S. Green Building Council are holding public tours of green buildings across the U.S. this week to highlight the local economic and environmental benefits of energy-efficient, sustainable buildings.
The tours are part of the national "Green Buildings for Cool Cities" partnership between the Sierra Club and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The project is aimed at helping cities nationwide make green building a key component of their economic and environmental recovery efforts.
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Some of the most dramatic progress on climate change during the past year has been at the local level. The Sierra Club's Cool Cities Campaign helps city residents and local leaders encourage their municipal governments to implement smart-energy solutions such as energy-efficient lighting, transportation, buildings, and municipal fleets. The Cool Cities website has recently been enhanced to include lots of new features and also be even easier to use. Do you live in or near a Cool City? Check the site now to find out. |
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