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# Green Building Blog

## [The Importance of Optimizing HVAC Efficiency (NFMT)](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/Green-Building-blog/bid/72698/The-Importance-of-Optimizing-HVAC-Efficiency-NFMT)

** Mon, Sep 29, 2014 @ 03:48 / by [Jim Newman](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/author/jim-newman) posted in [HVAC](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/hvac), [Codes & Standards](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/codes-standards), [Building Energy Quotient](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/building-energy-quotient), [Sustainability](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/sustainability), [energy efficiency](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/energy-efficiency), [Energy Audit](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/energy-audit), [Recommissioning](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/recommissioning), [Retro-commissioning](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/retro-commissioning)

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[James L. Newman](http://www.nfmt.com/vegas/speakerdetails/James-L-Newman-CEM-LEED-AP--312?showid=78&utm_source=SpeakerQandA1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NFMTVegasAttdProspects-09/26/2014&email=%7bemail%7d) is a noted speaker at the upcoming [National Facilities Management and Technology Show (NFMT)](http://www.nfmt.com/vegas/?utm_source=target&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=speakerqanda1-09/26/2014&email=%7bemail%7d), held on October 7th and October 8th at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. NFMT Vegas recently spoke with Newman.

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## [LEED-Certified Buildings: Energy Efficient or Not?](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/Green-Building-blog/bid/70747/LEED-Certified-Buildings-Energy-Efficient-or-Not)

** Wed, Apr 09, 2014 @ 12:33 / by [Jim Newman](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/author/jim-newman) posted in [Codes & Standards](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/codes-standards), [Energy Codes](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/energy-codes), [LEED Guidelines](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/leed-guidelines), [LEED 2009](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/leed-2009), [ASHRAE](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/ashrae), [USGBC](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/usgbc), [Green Building](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/green-building), [LEED Cerified Buildings](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/leed-cerified-buildings), [LEED Certification](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/leed-certification), [LEED Certified](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/leed-certified), [Sustainability](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/sustainability)

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![Today's LEED certified buildings are more energy efficient than their predecessors.](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/hs-fs/file-653014761-jpg/images/green_bldgs1.jpg?width=199&height=170&name=green_bldgs1.jpg)There has been some heated discussion lately about how much energy LEED® certified buildings use. When the US Green Building Council (USGBC) first came out with its Version 1 LEED Guideline in 2000, a building could earn LEED certification without any points in the energy section.  

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## [3 Ways to Get the Best Value From Solar](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/Green-Building-blog/bid/70537/3-Ways-to-Get-the-Best-Value-From-Solar)

** Tue, Mar 25, 2014 @ 03:10 / by [Jim Newman](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/author/jim-newman) posted in [HVAC](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/hvac), [bEQ](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/beq), [solar](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/solar), [ASHRAE](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/ashrae), [renewable energy](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/renewable-energy), [Sustainability](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/sustainability), [Energy Savings](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/energy-savings), [Energy Audit](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/energy-audit), [energy efficient lighting](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/energy-efficient-lighting)

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![sun with billboard2](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/hs-fs/file-608049833-jpg/images/sun_with_billboard2.jpg?width=189&height=283&name=sun_with_billboard2.jpg)The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) predicts another growth spurt for 2014. Not surprising, as solar power grew 40% in 2013 and prices keep coming down.

If you’re thinking about jumping on the bandwagon – good for you! Solar is a great investment in the future of our planet. But before you go solar, it is important to be sure you are ready for it. We’ve seen too many companies get all excited about renewable energy and then spend more money than they need to, or not get as much benefit as they could, because the building is not energy efficient. 

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## [The Dean of Green answers Green Building Questions](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/Green-Building-blog/bid/70435/The-Dean-of-Green-answers-Green-Building-Questions)

** Tue, Mar 18, 2014 @ 01:55 / by [Jim Newman](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/author/jim-newman) posted in [Triple Bottom Line](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/triple-bottom-line), [Green](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/green), [Green Building](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/green-building), [Sustainability](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/sustainability)

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Do you know why "Going Green" matters, or why the "Triple Bottom Line" is called that, or how to get the most value out of building materials? Jim Newman answers some popular Green Building and Sustainability Industry questions in [this video.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vlf4nOGIFGE) 

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## [Hilary Clinton, Bon Jovi, Celebrate 20 Years of Green Building](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/Green-Building-blog/bid/69037/Hilary-Clinton-Bon-Jovi-Celebrate-20-Years-of-Green-Building)

** Wed, Dec 11, 2013 @ 02:15 / by [Sara Kravitz](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/author/sara-kravitz) posted in [Retrofit](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/retrofit), [USGBC](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/usgbc), [Green Building](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/green-building), [LEED](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/leed), [LEED Cerified Buildings](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/leed-cerified-buildings), [Sustainability](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/green-building-blog/topic/sustainability)

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**The Unbridled Growth of the Green Building Industry**

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