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Green-built homes will take an increasingly large percentage of the market in direct proportion to their price because home buyers’ prime motivation today is cost-effectiveness.

$40 million commitment builds on efforts to reduce environmental impact.

American Standard announced a partnership with a TX-based developer to supply the water-saving plumbing products for the Urban Living Laboratory.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the first WaterSense-labeled homes in the country.

A recent Whirlpool Corp. and Habitat for Humanity survey, conducted by the NAHB Research Center, polled home builders, as well as consumers, and found many believe there’s a disconnect between living in a green home and purchasing one.

The Home Energy Score program gives homeowners customized, cost-effective recommendations that will help to reduce their energy costs and improve the comfort of their homes. Low-cost loans will also be available through the FHA PowerSaver program.

American Standard announced today that its high-efficiency urinals and flush-valve options meet or exceed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program requirements for high performance and water efficiency.

Up to 10 teams will be selected to participate based on a competitive review of the proposals, which are due Nov. 12, 2010.

The award will be presented to Chicago Mayor Richard Daley at the USGBC’s annual Greenbuild conference, which will be held Nov. 17-19 in Chicago.

Solar Decathlon 2011 will be open to the public from Sept. 23-Oct. 2, 2011.