Green is THE buzzword in the real estate industry today and the National Apartment Association (NAA) is at the forefront of this issue. Read more about this site here.

Building green means incorporating environmental considerations and resource efficiency into every step of the building and land development process to minimize environmental impact.

Discover the advantages of "going green" here, including tax incentives, lower costs and market differentiation.

Do your part! By taking these simple steps, apartment residents can conserve fuel and water, reduce waste and save energy.

Find other helpful Web sites featuring earth friendly news, tips and advice for consumers interested in "going green" in their daily lives.

The EPA settled a lawsuit brought against it by the Sierra Club and others concerning its Renovation, Repair and Painting Regulations. The regulations create new compliance obligations for market-rate and affordable properties not certified lead-free.

The bill would create a grant program for communities to plan for housing and transportation projects, including public transportation, transit-oriented development, redeveloping brownfield sites and affordable housing.

A groundbreaking Program that benefits both the environment and the local economy is making a splash in maintenance, thanks to the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA).

As the federal government emphasizes sustainable housing, HUD appointed Shelley Poticha as Senior Advisor for Sustainable Housing and Communities.

After targeting buildings for higher (and in some cases technologically infeasible) energy efficiency mandates, Congress is also now focused on how to get building occupants to do their part in saving energy.