Comments on: GREEN YOUR BUILDINGS WITHOUT DEBT http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=222 Southern California Office Real Estate Blog is your key to buying + selling in the Los Angeles office market. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:38:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: William J. Clinton Foundation http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=222#comment-154754 William J. Clinton Foundation Sun, 13 Sep 2009 04:30:39 +0000 http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=222#comment-154754 Under a plan developed through the William J. Clinton Foundation, participating banks would provide up to $1 billion each in loans that cities or private landlords would use to upgrade energy-hungry heating, cooling and lighting systems in older buildings. The loans and interest would be paid back with savings accrued through reduced energy costs Under a plan developed through the William J. Clinton Foundation, participating banks would provide up to $1 billion each in loans that cities or private landlords would use to upgrade energy-hungry heating, cooling and lighting systems in older buildings.

The loans and interest would be paid back with savings accrued through reduced energy costs

]]> By: Toolbase.org http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=222#comment-154179 Toolbase.org Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:22:11 +0000 http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=222#comment-154179 Seven Important Steps to a Successful Zero Energy Home - http://www.toolbase.org/Home-Building-Topics/zero-energy-homes/seven-steps-zeh Seven Important Steps to a Successful Zero Energy Home - http://www.toolbase.org/Home-Building-Topics/zero-energy-homes/seven-steps-zeh

]]> By: Jessica Jensen http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=222#comment-141491 Jessica Jensen Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:37:52 +0000 http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=222#comment-141491 Collect and recycle your e-waste. Electronic waste, also known as e-waste, includes printers, monitors, computers, and anything else with an on/off switch. E-waste should never go in the trash as it may contain toxic chemicals that can leach into the groundwater under landfills. Instead of just chucking it, take it to your local hazardous waste center, or contact one of the many recycling companies operating around the country. Since there’s value in the recycled components, look for one that doesn’t charge a fee for pick-up. You can find local resources for disposing of e-waste here. Collect and recycle your e-waste. Electronic waste, also known as e-waste, includes printers, monitors, computers, and anything else with an on/off switch. E-waste should never go in the trash as it may contain toxic chemicals that can leach into the groundwater under landfills. Instead of just chucking it, take it to your local hazardous waste center, or contact one of the many recycling companies operating around the country. Since there’s value in the recycled components, look for one that doesn’t charge a fee for pick-up. You can find local resources for disposing of e-waste here.

]]> By: newsreview.com http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=222#comment-140326 newsreview.com Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:34:02 +0000 http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=222#comment-140326 First state-wide green building code takes effect On August 1, 2009, the first of its kind state-wide green building code took effect for public buildings in California. In 2010, the green building code will apply on private projects. Local governments may adopt building codes in excess of the green building code. The green building code covers energy efficiency, water consumption, dual-plumbing systems for potable and recyclable water, diversion of construction waste from landfills, and use of environmentally sensitive materials in construction and design that do not contaminate indoor air quality (including eco-friendly flooring, carpeting, paint, coatings, thermal insulation and acoustical wall and ceiling panels). The green building code is not intended to be a substitute for any certification programs such as LEED. First state-wide green building code takes effect

On August 1, 2009, the first of its kind state-wide green building code took effect for public buildings in California. In 2010, the green building code will apply on private projects. Local governments may adopt building codes in excess of the green building code. The green building code covers energy efficiency, water consumption, dual-plumbing systems for potable and recyclable water, diversion of construction waste from landfills, and use of environmentally sensitive materials in construction and design that do not contaminate indoor air quality (including eco-friendly flooring, carpeting, paint, coatings, thermal insulation and acoustical wall and ceiling panels). The green building code is not intended to be a substitute for any certification programs such as LEED.

]]> By: Pac Park http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=222#comment-125848 Pac Park Sun, 12 Jul 2009 07:53:48 +0000 http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=222#comment-125848 Pacific Park in Santa Monica has a solar powered Ferris wheel featuring more than 160,000 energy-efficient LED lights generating more than 71,000-kilowatt hours of renewable photovoltaic power. Pacific Park in Santa Monica has a solar powered Ferris wheel featuring more than 160,000 energy-efficient LED lights generating more than 71,000-kilowatt hours of renewable photovoltaic power.

]]> By: ABC News http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=222#comment-125333 ABC News Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:17:45 +0000 http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=222#comment-125333 The residents of Miami, Fla. fully felt the effects of the real estate crash, including a 12% decrease in hotel occupancy for the first quarter of 2009, an increase in unemployment to 8.5% in March 2009 and a 9% year-over-year increase in foreclosures for April 2009. Yet, on average, Miamians owe more of their personal income to credit card companies than those in any other area of the U.S. While the median household income is a moderate $43,333--the national average is $50,233--average credit card debt in each home is $9,797.38. That means to pay off outstanding credit card bills, debtors would have to forgo 22.61% of their incomes. Other areas where Americans continue to spend far more than they earn include Tampa, Fla., where the average household owes 17.1% of its total income; Los Angeles, where it's 16.81%; Jacksonville, Fla., which owes 16.38% on average; and Orlando, Fla., indebted by 16.37%. The residents of Miami, Fla. fully felt the effects of the real estate crash, including a 12% decrease in hotel occupancy for the first quarter of 2009, an increase in unemployment to 8.5% in March 2009 and a 9% year-over-year increase in foreclosures for April 2009. Yet, on average, Miamians owe more of their personal income to credit card companies than those in any other area of the U.S.

While the median household income is a moderate $43,333–the national average is $50,233–average credit card debt in each home is $9,797.38. That means to pay off outstanding credit card bills, debtors would have to forgo 22.61% of their incomes.

Other areas where Americans continue to spend far more than they earn include Tampa, Fla., where the average household owes 17.1% of its total income; Los Angeles, where it’s 16.81%; Jacksonville, Fla., which owes 16.38% on average; and Orlando, Fla., indebted by 16.37%.

]]> By: CalGreen http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=222#comment-111178 CalGreen Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:52:39 +0000 http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=222#comment-111178 GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS 2009 – FEEDBACK NEEDED ----------------------------------------------------------------- In an effort to promote sustainable buildings, California last year became the first state in the nation to adopt a statewide Green Building Code. Known as CalGreen, it is already being updated. Your input is critical. Your analysis and feedback is needed on the proposed changes for non-residential properties. To read the proposed changes for California Green Building Standards Code, Part 11, Title 24 -- Commercial, Industrial, and Retail Real Estate, http://www.cbpa.com/documents/CA%20Green%20Building%20Code%202009%20Update%20-%20Non-Residential.pdf. GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS 2009 – FEEDBACK NEEDED
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In an effort to promote sustainable buildings, California last year became the first state in the nation to adopt a statewide Green Building Code. Known as CalGreen, it is already being updated. Your input is critical.

Your analysis and feedback is needed on the proposed changes for non-residential properties. To read the proposed changes for California Green Building Standards Code, Part 11, Title 24 — Commercial, Industrial, and Retail Real Estate,
http://www.cbpa.com/documents/CA%20Green%20Building%20Code%202009%20Update%20-%20Non-Residential.pdf.

]]> By: Clinton Climate Initiative http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=222#comment-109860 Clinton Climate Initiative Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:12:56 +0000 http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=222#comment-109860 The potential of green building and green development to create green jobs and save energy, water and money will be most successfully realized when it is implemented at every level, from green retrofits of individual existing buildings to the infrastructure of entire cities. The Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI) last week announced a new program, in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council, that will support the development of large-scale urban communities that are designed to reduce the amount of onsite CO2 emissions to below zero. The Climate Positive Development Program will support developments in 10 countries on six continents. The potential of green building and green development to create green jobs and save energy, water and money will be most successfully realized when it is implemented at every level, from green retrofits of individual existing buildings to the infrastructure of entire cities. The Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI) last week announced a new program, in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council, that will support the development of large-scale urban communities that are designed to reduce the amount of onsite CO2 emissions to below zero.

The Climate Positive Development Program will support developments in 10 countries on six continents.

]]> By: Greenopia LA http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=222#comment-90880 Greenopia LA Sat, 07 Mar 2009 19:54:23 +0000 http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=222#comment-90880 Share your favorite green business! ________________________________________ We're always adding new listings to our Business Directory, so if you don't find it here, we would love to hear about a favorite green business in YOUR neighborhood. We're also excited about Greenopia's expansion now offering our readers online listings in more than 50 U.S. cities! So if you have a favorite green place to shop or dine outside of Los Angeles, tell us about it, or forward this newsletter to a friend who can suggest a favorite local green business in their hometown. Suggest a business or organization at Greenopia.com! Share your favorite green business!
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We’re always adding new listings to our Business Directory, so if you don’t find it here, we would love to hear about a favorite green business in YOUR neighborhood. We’re also excited about Greenopia’s expansion now offering our readers online listings in more than 50 U.S. cities! So if you have a favorite green place to shop or dine outside of Los Angeles, tell us about it, or forward this newsletter to a friend who can suggest a favorite local green business in their hometown.

Suggest a business or organization at Greenopia.com!

]]> By: Nigel F. Maynard http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=222#comment-83733 Nigel F. Maynard Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:52:09 +0000 http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=222#comment-83733 The thrust of the Clean Energy Stimulus and Investment Assurance Act of 2009 is to create green-collar jobs and revitalize the economy through clean energy investments. Section 506 of the bill, offers property owners a 30 percent tax credit for qualified green roof expenses. The tax credit applies to both new and retrofit projects, but it requires that at least 50 percent of the roof area be covered with vegetation. The thrust of the Clean Energy Stimulus and Investment Assurance Act of 2009 is to create green-collar jobs and revitalize the economy through clean energy investments. Section 506 of the bill, offers property owners a 30 percent tax credit for qualified green roof expenses. The tax credit applies to both new and retrofit projects, but it requires that at least 50 percent of the roof area be covered with vegetation.

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