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State Energy Resources
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(Bottom of page) Individual town adoption option to provide a more energy efficient alternative to the base code energy for new and existing buildings.
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"The Green Communities Division empowers the Commonwealth's cities and towns to reduce their energy use and their carbon footprint on the journey towards healthier communities and stronger economies." (MA Dept. of Energy and Environmental Affairs)
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Map of towns that have adopted the "Stretch Code" as of June 5, 2012 (PDF)
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"Creating a greener energy future for the Commonwealth."
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LEED
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LEED Building Certification and Professional Certification
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Energy Star
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Version 2.5 and Version 3 Guidelines and Rollout schedule
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A description of and requirements for the current federal tax credits for energy efficiency.
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Building Performance Institute (BPI)
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A leading developer of technical standards for home performance and weatherization retrofit work that are recognized across North America.
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Building science basic concepts
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Misc. Resources
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Comsumer storefront for energy saving products.
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A great analysis on what it means to build green and what she discovered about the choices she was making during the construction of her house.
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A green energy and construction blog based around the building of a new house.
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