6 Ways Our Household is Saving Water—And Energy

Saving energy isn’t only about using less electricity and fuel; it’s about saving water.
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In this weekly blog, I’ve focused a lot of attention on the energy-saving measures at our new home—from the innovative insulation materials we used to the air-source heat pump heating system and our top-efficiency heat-recovery ventilator. What I haven’t said much about are the measures we’ve taken to reduce water use and why these measures save energy as well.

The water-energy nexus

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Experience Requirement Loosened for LEED v4 AP Exam

The LEED AP exam itself will test project-ready proficiency—no demonstration of actual project experience will be required.
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With LEED v4 having been released in November 2013, and the transition away from LEED 2009 underway, the U.S. Green Building Council has announced several key dates and requirements as it shifts LEED professional credentials to LEED v4.

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