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		<title>Download the Energy Code for Free</title>
		<link>http://www.leedforhomesillinois.org/misc/download-the-energy-code-for-free-743</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:21:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The folks at ICC have made the download of the IECC 2009 Energy Code available at no cost &#8211; yes that&#8217;s right &#8211; you can download it for free at www.iccsafe.org/FreeIECC. The national model energy code of choice for states, cities and counties that adopt codes, the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is referenced in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Frank Lloyd Wright home seeks LEED Certification</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:23:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A speculative home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright that has fallen into disrepair will now be an intersection of historic preservation and green building, as Eifler and Associates embarks on a LEED for Homes rehabilitation in Glencoe, IL.]]></description>
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		<title>New Resource! 1-page LEED for Homes Snapshot Card</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:21:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The graphic designers at USGBC have done it again and created a great, handy resource for anyone looking for a 1-page overview of their LEED for Homes project. This one-page PDF file breaks down the main credit categories of LEED into color-coded areas, goes through each category credit-by-credit, and shows where each of the 136 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Testimonials from LEED Homeowners</title>
		<link>http://www.leedforhomesillinois.org/misc/testimonials-from-leed-homeowners-446</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:32:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Check out this new video that explains the benefits of living in a LEED-certified home from homeowners that are doing so.]]></description>
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		<title>LEED ND and LEED for Homes</title>
		<link>http://www.leedforhomesillinois.org/misc/leed-nd-and-leed-for-homes-355</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:34:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW LEED for Neighborhood Development launch event in Chicago on Thursday, April 29. Since 2000, USGBC has been working to transform the built environment - one building at a time. During this time, the green building movement has experienced a surge so great that no longer can we only focus on single buildings. Expanding upon the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Energy Code Aligns Well with LEED for Homes</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On January 29th 2010, the Energy Efficient Building Act became effective in Illinois for most new residential construction and remodeling in Illinois.  What does this mean for builders and project teams in Illinois? If you're going to be constructing to the new building code, you are implementing many strategies that can earn credit in LEED for Homes.]]></description>
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		<title>Chicagoland&#8217;s Northern Illinois MLS going Green</title>
		<link>http://www.leedforhomesillinois.org/misc/chicagolands-northern-illinois-mls-going-green-126</link>
		<comments>http://www.leedforhomesillinois.org/misc/chicagolands-northern-illinois-mls-going-green-126#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:13:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Multi-Family Projects]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re pleased to share developing news that Northern Illinois&#8217; Mulitple Listing Service (MLS), will be adding support for green building features in 2010. This development is something we at LEEDforHomesIllinois.org have been keeping a close eye on, and are very pleased to see this implemented. An official announcement is likely forthcoming in the new year. The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Solar energy rebates available for Illinois homes!</title>
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		<comments>http://www.leedforhomesillinois.org/misc/solar-energy-rebates-available-for-illinois-homes-85#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:43:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced yesterday the opening of the Solar &#038; Wind Energy Rebate Program.  The rebates can total 30% for residential and business applicants, and 50% for public sector and non-profit entities with a maximum of $50,000. ]]></description>
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		<title>Poised for Growth</title>
		<link>http://www.leedforhomesillinois.org/misc/hello-world-2-4</link>
		<comments>http://www.leedforhomesillinois.org/misc/hello-world-2-4#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:23:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last month, Illinois received its third LEED for Homes certified project (a net-zero energy Platinum home in Chicago designed by Farr Associates). However, while there are many other LEED for Homes projects in the works, I know we can do better. After all, Chicago leads the nation in commercial LEED buildings.  With the USGBC&#8217;s annual [...]]]></description>
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