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Free Webinar Looks at Energy-Efficient Window Upgrades
A free Web seminar on window upgrades to help create energy efficiency at all prince points is being offered on Tuesday, June 11, by the Alliance to Save Energy.
“Window Energy Efficiency: Beyond Business as Usual,” takes place at 2:00 p.m. EST.
Speakers representing research, industry and low-income housing will highlight solutions that can help maximize energy savings.
A closer look at the available options for window upgrades reveals a significant and cost-effective savings potential for many homes and businesses, say conference organizers.
The webinar will explore lower-cost products such as low-E storm windows and high-performance R-5 or higher windows and commercial glass, an increasingly affordable solution for maximum energy savings. The presenters will explain the technologies and performance metrics, provide information on incentive programs and offer a perspective on how these solutions relate to the needs of weatherization programs.
Conference participants include Marc LaFrance of the U.S. Department of Energy; Christian Kohler of the Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory; John Hamilton of the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Ill.; and two window manufacturers.
Click here to register for the free seminar.
 ‘National Green Building Standard’ Available at BuilderBooks.com
“The National Green Building Standard,” available through BuilderBooks.com, provides “green” practices that can be incorporated into multifamily and single-family new home construction, home remodeling and additions and site development.
The standard covers lot design, resource, energy and water efficiency; indoor environment quality; and owner education.
Currently the first and only ANSI-approved green building rating system, the National Green Building Standard is the benchmark for green homes.
To view or purchase this publication online, click here.
 The Future of Residential Construction Is Green
The Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation teaches builders, remodelers and other industry professionals techniques for incorporating green building principles into homes using cost-effective and affordable options.
Earning the CGP demonstrates to clients and peers your commitment to the best and latest in green building practices and techniques. More than 3,300 people have earned the CGPdesignation to date.
For more information, visit www.nahb.org/CGPinfo.
 ‘Build Green and Save’ Available at BuilderBooks.com
“Build Green and Save: Protecting the Earth and Your Bottom Line,” available through BuilderBooks.com, is a comprehensive, easy-to-read reference that shows builders how to identify and select green building materials; implement green construction techniques; explain the benefits of green housing and offer affordable green building solutions to consumers; and use resources wisely and reduce water and energy consumption.
To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.
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