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Energy Star
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A national program that offers
businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions. (www.energystar.gov) |
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LEED AP |
Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design Accredited Professional |
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Energy Star
labels |
Home and building
products and appliances with an Energy Star label are more energy efficient
than standard products. (www.energystar.gov) |
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Low-E |
Low-emissive
windows minimize the amount of energy lost by limiting the transmission of
heat while still allowing plenty of light to pass through. (www.reference.com)
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EPA |
US Environmental
Protection Agency. (www.epa.gov)
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R-Value |
A measure of
thermal resistance. (www.reference.com) |
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Greenguard |
A certification
program awarded by the Greenguard Environmental Institute (GEI). This
program tests and labels low-emitting interior furniture and finishes. (www.greenguard.org)
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UHI (Urban
Heat Island) |
An increase in
temperatures in a metropolitan area that is notably higher than it’s
surroundings. (www.epa.gov/heatisland) |
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Green Seal |
A Life Cycle
Assessment-based labeling program for building products, green operations
and maintenance procedures. (www.globalgreen.org)
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USGBC |
United States
Green Building Council. (www.usgbc.org) |
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GSA |
General Services
Administration. (www.gsa.gov)
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UVGI |
Ultraviolet
germicidal irradiation (required in GSA projects). (www.reference.com)
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LED
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Light-emmitting diode. (www.reference.com)
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VOCs |
Volatile organic
compounds - may contribute to “Sick Building Syndrome”. (www.reference.com) |
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LEED |
Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design. A program that certifies buildings achieving performance targets in
the five green building categories. (www.usgbc.org/leed)
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