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		<title>Worried About the New Illinois Energy Code? Come to the Free Builder Energy Code Session Tomorrow in Naperville</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/05/22/worried-about-the-new-illinois-energy-code-come-to-the-free-builder-energy-code-session-tomorrow-in-naperville/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 16:41:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Kaplan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Minnesota-based Residential Science is offering a free builder energy code question/answer session sponsored by Nicor Gas and Commonwealth Edison Electric on Wednesday, May 23 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the lower level of the City Gate Grill on 2020 Calamos Court in Naperville, IL 60563. Focused on home builders, the session asks the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Beechen &amp; Dill Hard Hat Tour Shows Nuts and Bolts of New Home</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/05/18/beechen-dill-hard-hat-tour-shows-nuts-and-bolts-of-new-home/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 20:30:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Kaplan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Hard Hat Tour presented by Beechen &#38; Dill and the SSHBA Sales and marketing Council took place at Creekside Estates South in Lockport on Thursday, May 17. The event was both an exciting and educational success. Ed Kubiak, director of construction for Beechen &#38; Dill, gave an informative presentation that focused on the methods [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Oak Park Home Earns LEED Platinum Certification</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/05/16/oak-park-home-earns-leed-platinum-certification/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 18:19:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/?p=32199</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The home at 1135 North Grove in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park has earned LEED Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for achievement in green homebuilding and design. This marks the first residence in Oak Park, home to historical properties built by notable architects, to receive LEED certification. LEED for Homes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Save The Date: May 17 Hard Hat Tour at Creekside Estates South</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/05/13/save-the-date-may-17-hard-hat-tour-at-creekside-estates-south/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 17:03:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Kaplan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The date is fast approaching for the Hard Hat Tour taking place on Thursday, May 17 at Creekside Estates South in Lockport. Don&#8217;t miss out on this fun and informational tour where you can see how energy efficient homes are built. Refreshments will be served as guests learn about the Creekside Estates South community and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Revised Energy Code Could Cost Homeowners Some Green</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/05/13/5-13-revised-energy-code-could-cost-homeowners-some-green/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 15:11:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Kaplan</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/?p=32772</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A revised code that could add $5,000 to new home prices in Illinois is in the works under the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The Illinois House of Representatives is expected to approve an extension to the proposed July 1, 2012 effective date of the IECC . The new extension, already approved by the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Green Building Market Planting Seeds of Stability</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/05/09/the-green-building-market-planting-seeds-of-stability/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/05/09/the-green-building-market-planting-seeds-of-stability/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 21:26:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Kaplan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficient]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Building]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/?p=32329</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Green Home boom is planting itself as the future of home construction according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). McGraw-Hill Construction released its latest SmartMarket Report: New and Remodeled Green Homes: Transforming the Residential Market at the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) National Green Building Conference and Expo. The report estimates [...]]]></description>
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		<title>National Green Building Conference Wraps Up</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/05/05/national-green-building-conference-wraps-up/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/05/05/national-green-building-conference-wraps-up/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 15:38:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Kaplan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 14th annual National Green Building Conference was held in Nashville, Tenn. on April 30. Winners of the National Green Building Awards were honored by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) “These awards recognize the best and most innovative builders and remodelers in green building”, said NAHB Chairman Barry Rutenberg, a home builder from [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chicago Residents can gauge Home Energy Use with New App</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/05/03/chicago-residents-can-gauge-home-energy-use-with-new-app/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 14:34:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Kaplan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How much do you think about your energy use? With an emphasis on greener living taking over the real estate market as more home owners and new home buyers focus on being environmentally friendly, a new Facebook app will let consumers gauge their home&#8217;s energy use against other metro Chicago real estate. The social energy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Poplar Grove Homes Offer Energy Efficient Features</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/04/29/poplar-grove-homes-offer-energy-efficient-features/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/04/29/poplar-grove-homes-offer-energy-efficient-features/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:08:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gerstad Builders</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The month of April is all about honoring Mother Nature. From Earth Day to Arbor Day, people around the world are encouraged to go green, promote sustainability and give back to the environment. And, there’s no better place to start than your own home. At Gerstad Builders, we build energy efficient Poplar Grove homes, like [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Honor Earth Day Where You Nest</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/04/21/honor-earth-day-where-you-nest/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/04/21/honor-earth-day-where-you-nest/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 19:40:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sunday, April 22 is Earth Day. How are you going to observe it? Want to learn something new? Check out Chicago Real Estate Forum for local events going on this weekend celebrating Earth Day. Want to learn something new without leaving your house? We&#8217;ve put together some tips on how to live more environmentally friendly [...]]]></description>
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