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Fairway Pine Golf Cottage. LEED Silver

December 5, 2009/0 Comments/in LEED Silver, Minnesota, Single-Family Projects /by Brett Little

It’s Green! It’s Golf! It’s Grand! Fairway Pines is Minnesota’s first golf community to feature homes exclusively with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) certification. This “green” cottage is nestled on The Pines golf course amongst Grand View Lodge Resort’s amenities. It consists of 1,344 square feet of one-level resort living. View & […]

Tour a LEED for Homes Project on Dec 12

December 4, 2009/1 Comment/in Education and Events /by Brett Little

Tour a home going through the LEED for Homes program that is targeting LEED Platinum and is substantially complete on Dec 12.

LEED Spec Homes for sale in Chicagoland

November 20, 2009/0 Comments/in Single-Family Projects /by Brett Little

LEED for Homes projects in Chicago’s western suburbs are being listed on the Northern Illinois MLS for prospective home buyers. Four models are available ranging from 3,000 – 3,600 square feet, each featuring 4 bedrooms and 3+ bathrooms. All models are targeted at the Certified level within the LEED for Homes rating system, although upgrades are available that may improve the certification level.

Solar energy rebates available for Illinois homes!

November 13, 2009/1 Comment/in Green Home Institute /by Brett Little

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced yesterday the opening of the Solar & Wind Energy Rebate Program. The rebates can total 30% for residential and business applicants, and 50% for public sector and non-profit entities with a maximum of $50,000.

Seminar on Dec. 1: Demystifying LEED for Homes

November 6, 2009/0 Comments/in Education and Events /by Brett Little

The Green Home Institute has put together a two and a half hour seminar, “Demystifying LEED for Homes for Building Professionals” to help builders, architects, real estate developers, and other professionals to learn about the LEED for Homes rating system. The first seminar offering will be Tuesday, December 1, 2009 in Chicago.