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Wash. considers urban planning district

Climate Benefit Districts would use planning toolboxes, not planning tools.

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There goes the [‘fossil-fuel] neighborhood

Colorado could be the home to a large-scale net zero neighborhood.

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Smart urban density requires smart lighting

Sustainable lighting technologies can make our cities feel safer after dark.

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Developer plans Colo. net zero neighborhood

In Colorado, a net zero energy neighborhood is planned.

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USGBC launches performance initiative

USGBC plans to help developers and owners track buildings’ performance.

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Home run

A new market segment focused on home energy performance could spark the economy and save homeowners millions.

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UC Davis gets grant for net-zero community

A planned community gets $2 million to go net-zero.

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Portland firm designs Passive House

A Portland firm brings the German Passive House design to Oregon.

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Portland firms desgins Passive House

A Portland firm brings the German Passive House design to Oregon.

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Oregon to get a Passive House

A new Oregon home will use 90 percent less energy than normal.

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