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This is great news for the homeowner or contractor who wants to do the green thing but has been balked by complex rating systems or the lack of a connection between consumer and builder. Saint Paul Colllege in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is partnering with the builder of the first LEED Platinum certified remodeled home in America (and Minnesota GreenStar Gold-rated) to cut through the pedantic clutter and train remodelers and contractors to rehab homes into sustainable houses.

Here's what facility managers should know about making existing buildings environmentally-friendly.

A panel discussion hosted by Autodesk, Inc. and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), cites the need to promote and increase education on sustainable design to develop the talent necessary to reach the green goals set forth by the 2030 Initiative and other international efforts.