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U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Declined 1.5 Percent in 2006
Total U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 7,075.6 million metric tons carbon dioxide equivalent (MMTCO2e) in 2006, a decrease of 1.5 percent from the 2005 level according to Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in the United States 2006, a report released today by the Energy Information Administration (EIA). Since 1990, U.S. GHG emissions have grown at an average annual rate of 0.9 percent. The 2006 emissions decrease is only the third decline in annual emissions since 1990. Read more:
http://www.eia.doe.gov/neic/press/press291.html

Green and Mean: Responsible Property Investing in a Tough Economy
We like challenges -- and opportunities. And we see both when we look at green building. Let’s start with the challenges. Buildings account for a $222 billion annual energy bill in the United States today, and they’re responsible for 38 percent of greenhouse gas emissions and 50 percent of national energy demand. Read more:
http://greenerbuildings.com/column/2008/05/13/green-and-mean-responsible-property-investing-a-tough-economy

Top Ten Energy-Efficient Remodeling Projects for 2008
According to a recent Roper survey sponsored by Sharp Electronics Corporation, “nearly 90 percent of Americans think that solar electricity should be an option for all new home construction.” In fact many building partners are able to pre-wire solar energy during the building stages. Realty Times reports “a strong business case for pre-building solar energy systems into the homes as increasing energy costs and generous state and federal rebates and incentives make solar electric systems one of the most economical choices -- and one that some day in the near future will become mainstream.” http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20080430_newhomes.htm