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Green Building
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The Green Building Resolution adopts the city’s green building program, allocates money for green building and requires that any new city facilities meet LEED silver or equivalent standards. Read More
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The city’s Pavilion Center Pool recently obtained a Green Globe rating, which provides an environmental assessment methodology that scores buildings and awards a ranking based on an online assessment protocol, rating system and guidance for green building design, operation and management. It is comparable to the LEED standard of rating. The project features an enclosure for the Olympic-size pool that will provide protection from the wind and cold.
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The U.S. Green Building Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation.
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The city of Las Vegas is currently developing Symphony Park, a 61-acre mixed-use urban community located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas.
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What Can I Do?
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Learn More About Green Building
Green building provides environmental, economic and health benefits through construction that is resource efficient and environmentally responsible.
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 Environmental Protection Agency
Green Initiative
U.S. Green Building Council
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Use LEED® In Your Home Or Business
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED®, is an internationally recognized green development and environmental design ranking system.
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LEED® - Homes
LEED® – Commercial Buildings
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Improve Energy Efficiency
Making your home or business more energy efficient, can save money, improve comfort and help the environment.
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Energy Star - Homes
Energy Star – Buildings & Plants
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Take Advantage Of Incentives, Rebates And Tax Credits
From rebates for old refrigerators to tax exemptions for solar water heating, there are number of ways to get rewarded for using alternative energy.
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Nevada Homeowner Incentives For Renewables And Efficiency
NV Energy Rebates
Southwest Gas Southern Nevada Residential Weatherization Program
Federal Tax Credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency
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What Is The City Doing?
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Green Building Program
The city of Las Vegas, in conjunction with the Green Council, NV Energy, and Home Free Nevada, has expanded its Green Building Program to include incentives to stimulate new green building construction and provide energy efficiency retrofits to existing buildings. More...
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Green Building Program Brochure
Green Building Program Overview
Letter Of Intent To Participate
Request For Payment
Program City Council Item - Oct. 18, 2006 - Resolution, Meeting Minutes, and Meeting Video
Home Free Nevada
Homeowners Interest List - Home Free Nevada
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Southern Nevada Green Building Partnership
The Southern Nevada Green Building Partnership is a voluntary program that benefits the community by encouraging the construction of comfortable, energy efficient homes.
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Southern Nevada Green Building Partnership
Southern Nevada Homebuilders Association
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Symphony Park
The city of Las Vegas is currently developing Symphony Park, a 61-acre mixed-use urban community located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas. The city-owned development was awarded Gold certification status under stage 2 by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), through its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) national pilot program.
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City of Las Vegas Symphony Park Web page
Symphony Park Web site
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Green Council
The Green Council, consisting of developers, architects and various organizations, was formed by the city of Las Vegas to help implement the American Institute of Architects Blueprint for Nevada. More...
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AIA Blueprint for Nevada
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Administrative Services
Office of Sustainability
400 Stewart Avenue (NEW ADDRESS beginning Feb. 27, 2012 – 495. S. Main St.)
Las Vegas, NV 89101 (Map)
Phone: (702) 229-2397
E-mail
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