Sunday, December 13, 2009

Renewable Energy World

RenewableEnergyWorld.com is the single most trusted NEWS source for all Renewable Energy News and Information. Originally created by a passionate group of renewable energy professionals, Renewable Energy World has grown to incorporate a comprehensive resource for renewable energy professionals.

RenewableEnergyWorld.com provides access to the following services:

Daily Renewable Energy News

Renewable Energy Products

Renewable Energy Technology Overview

Comprehensive Renewable Energy Events Calendar

Extensive Renewable Energy Job Opportunities

Internet Brand Building For Renewable Energy Business

The goal of RenewableEnergyWorld.com is to inform readers about the use of Renewable Energy worldwide and assist in the decision process for all things related to Renewable Energy.

For more information or to subscribe to their FREE newsletter, visit RenewableEnergyWorld.com

How is GBCI connected to LEED?

People are often confused when the official USGBC website sends LEED candidates to the GBCI website. That's because USGBC creates the reference guides, rating systems and education programs but oursources the actual "testing" to GBCI (Green Building Certification Institute). This allows USGBC to concentrate on continously updating and creating new green building ciruculum.

Take a look at the chart below for a visual overview.


For more information on GBCI, visit the GBCI Website

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Solar Energy International

Solar Energy International is a grass roots development organization that provides hands-on renewable energy and sustainable building workshops and online courses. SEI is committed to promoting sustainability and improving quality of life around the world.

SEI offers hands-on and online educational courses for the following:

Solar Electric

Sustainable Building

Solar Thermal

Wind Power

Micro-Hydro Power

International-Rural Development

Renewable Energy for Educators

Sustainable Transportation

And more to come!

Solar Energy International is a phenomenal organization that thrives on instilling practical, real world experience in those who are committed to sustainability.

For more information, visit Solar Energy International

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Why are so many people getting LEED Certified?

LEED is an internationally recognized green building rating system used to designate the level of environmental efficiency of a building. It was developed by the non-profit U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to provide owners a framework for implementing eco-friendly construction and maintenance practices but has gained wide spread popularity for slashing operational costs along with the environmental footprint of a building.

LEED CATEGORIES


LEED has created several rating systems to cover all types of buildings and offers specialized certification for each area depending on profession. Currently, the most popular professions seeking LEED certification are architects, real estate brokers, facility managers, engineers, interior designers, construction managers and landscape designers. However, as the value of the certification continues to increase, more companies are looking for LEED certification among their employees to consult the company with energy efficient practices.


Click here to find out more about LEED and how you can become LEED Certified.