[greenyes] EPA Expands ENERGY STAR for Commercial New Construction

["Michael Segal" <msegal@no.address>]

EPA presents . . . 
1.  a new graphic for design firms to demonstrate  
        commitment to Sustainable architecture 
2.  a new web site for designers
3.  an opportunity to be an ENERGY STAR partner of the year
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Recognizing the influence that the nation's architects can have in
reducing the environmental impact of buildings, EPA is expanding the
ENERGY STAR program to include commercial new construction by
encouraging the design of energy-efficient buildings. 
 
Architecture firms will now be able to distinguish projects that have
been designed to be among the most efficient buildings in the country as
"Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR."  
 
Visit our new Web site www.energystar.gov/newbuildingdesign to see a
sample of the "Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR" graphic.  Find out how
easy it is to rate the energy performance of your designs, receive
recognition for designing top energy performing buildings, apply for a
2005 ENERGY STAR award, and earn AIA CES credits. 
 
Internet-based training about new building design and other resources
from ENERGY STAR is available at 
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=business.bus_internet_presentation
s.
 
Energy efficiency helps prevent greenhouse gas emissions caused by
commercial building energy use, and LEED provides up to ten points for
optimizing energy performance.
 
Michael Segal
Associate
The Cadmus Group.
1901 North Fort Myer Drive
Suite 900
Arlington, VA 22209
Tel: 703-247-6113
Fax: 703-247-6004
 
For more information on saving money and preventing pollution through
energy efficiency, please visit
http://www.energystar.gov