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USGBC-LI, LIBI and Congressman Israel to host Advanced Energy Conference

On Wednesday, October 22, USGBC-LI will be teaming with the Long Island Builders' Institute and Congressman Steve Israel to present "Next Generation Energy Solutions for the Building Industry: Building for a Better, Cleaner, Greener Long Island." This conference and trade show will be held at Roosevelt Hall at Farmingdale State College and will examine new trends and technology in energy-saving building products. Rep. Israel and leaders from USGBC-LI and LIBI will discuss the future of Long Island's green building industry during the conference portion of the event. The exhibit hall will also be opened, displaying local companies' advanced energy services and products. For more information about this event and to find out how to become an exhibitor, visit www.USGBC-LI.org.
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The evolving relationship of environmental  consultants and the lending community - by Chuck Merritt

The evolving relationship of environmental consultants and the lending community - by Chuck Merritt

When Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) were first part of commercial real estate risk management, it was the lenders driving this requirement. When a borrower wanted a loan on a property, banks would utilize a list of “Approved Consultants” to order the report on both refinances and purchases.