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Florida Green Building Achieves LEED Silver




The Florida Solar Energy Center manages pilot program for green building and supports the achievement of LEED Silver certification for Florida residence. ...
... "The Florida Solar Energy Center completed several inspections and performance tests on John and Pamela Parés new home, which features solar water heating, high-efficiency windows and doors and many other environmentally friendly features. " ...


Via University of Central Florida: Florida Solar Energy Center About the Florida Solar Energy Center: "The Center's 150-member staff includes 95 professionals with expertise in engineering, energy research, building science, energy and policy analysis, and education and training." US Green Building Council LEED Definitions: "LEED certification has four progressive levels – Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. The level of certification depends on the number of criteria that are met during the design and construction of a building."

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