California’s New Building Standards

California Issues New Building Standards

By Jacque

The L.A. Times reported yesterday that California raised standards for developers in an attempt to reduce the energy use of buildings by 15% and a 50% reduction in water for landscaping. Across the nation, buildings are responsible for using 39% of energy, 12% of potable water, and 40% of raw materials (U.S. Green Building Council).

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says that the new standards “will ensure that California remains in the forefront of reducing our carbon footprint and conserving valuable natural resources…”

The proposed code changes will be voluntary but are to become mandatory in 2010.

For more information, see the original story by Margot Roosevelt, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer.

Green Concert: Ludacris and Tommy Lee

In an effort to suppport the renewal of Griffith Park, recently devestated by California wildfires, the star powered duo of Chris “Ludacris” Bridges and Tommy Lee have teamed up with Planet Green.   The team will participate in the upcome television series Battleground Earth, culminating with a benefit concert  at the Greek Theatre on Wednesday, May 28.

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