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Local architect wins green housing competition - Bennington Banner

Monday, February 16th, 2009

PETERSBURGH, N.Y. — A local architect has received national recognition for a green/affordable housing prototype he designed for the city of Schenectady. On Jan. 20, David Sadowsky, who has operated his firm in Petersburgh since 1984, was presented …
source:http://www.benningtonbanner.com/ci_11669261?source=most_emailed

Homebuyers Go Green to Cut Bills - Wall Street Journal

Monday, February 16th, 2009

In an attempt to boost sales in a dismal market, homebuilders are turning to what has been one of the most overlooked aspects of a house: improving the way it uses energy. While the sales results are mixed so far, industry experts say the move could …
source:http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123439855114975189.html

Course offers ‘green’ certification to real estate professionals - Frederick News-Post

Monday, February 16th, 2009

Photo by Ed Waters, Jr. The Frederick County Association of Realtors will present a three-day “green” course in March. Donald Briggs, left, the only Realtor in Maryland with the Green designation, will teach the course. Chuck Hawley, right, vice …
source:http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/business/display.htm?StoryID=86313

Govt Resists Move To Classify Green-Collar Workers - Scoop

Monday, February 16th, 2009

The Government today resisted a Green Party attempt to have it classify green collar workers and detail benefits for this sector from its infrastructure package. Green co-leader Jeanette Fitzsimons today asked the Prime Minister John Key in …
source:http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0902/S00233.htm