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LEED for Homes 2012: Overview of Changes

December 01, 2010 :: Posted by - Jason :: Category - LEED Credits

The first public comment period is open for LEED for Homes changes that will go into effect in 2012.  The comment period closes at the end of this year - Jan 14, 2011.  You can download the full version at but as a LEED for Homes Provider, AES has distilled some of the highlights for you.  This information comes from the LEED for Homes Specialty Update given Nov. 19 at Greenbuild 2010.

Implementation Timetable: (all dates approximate)
First Public Comment:  NOW  through Jan 14., 2011 download and comment
Second Public Comment:  July 1  - Aug 15, 2011 (tentative schedule)
Revisions released for balloting: August 2012
Implementation: Nov 2012

Note: In addition to the public comment periods, ongoing feedback can be given online via the Stakeholder forum at LEEDuser.com

Let’s go through the major changes section by Read more » »

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Energy Star Homes to significantly change in 2011

July 23, 2010 :: Posted by - Jason :: Category - Multi-Family Projects, Single-Family Projects

New Energy Star for Homes Guidelines

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the Version 3 Guidelines for ENERGY STAR® Qualified New Homes.

The new guidelines are quite a step up from the existing Energy Star guidelines, and specify Read more » »

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