<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Conservation Hawai‘i &#187; Building Green</title>
	<atom:link href="http://www.conservationhawaii.org/articles/building-green/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://www.conservationhawaii.org</link>
	<description>Helping to preserve Hawai‘i’s unique environment</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:52:55 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2</generator>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
			<item>
		<title>Green Home Construction on Maui</title>
		<link>http://www.conservationhawaii.org/building-homes-maui/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conservationhawaii.org/building-homes-maui/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jun 2010 01:17:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Building Green]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Living Green]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Building]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[green]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[homes for sale]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Living]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conservationhawaii.org/?p=208</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[
As  current and future homeowners become more interested in the environment  and sustainability, on both a global and local level, the significance of planning, design  and construction has increased as buyers are doing their homework to find Maui homes for sale with trustworthy green building practices.
Green building practices on Maui considerations:

solar
alternative energy [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.conservationhawaii.org/building-homes-maui/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Reduce, Reuse, Recycle &#8211; Building</title>
		<link>http://www.conservationhawaii.org/reduce-reuse-recycle/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conservationhawaii.org/reduce-reuse-recycle/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 22:51:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Building Green]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Building]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conservationhawaii.org/?p=36</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For the past 20 years Americans have been consumed with consumption.  It is the basis of our economic model.  It is no wonder then, that our preferences for our homes has been to have bigger and better.  We have been obsessed with stuff, and more of it.
Possessions have become an indicator of our status, our [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.conservationhawaii.org/reduce-reuse-recycle/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Kuhio Shores Saves Energy by not Offering Air Conditioning</title>
		<link>http://www.conservationhawaii.org/kuhio-shores-saves-energy-by-not-offering-air-conditioning/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conservationhawaii.org/kuhio-shores-saves-energy-by-not-offering-air-conditioning/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 01:36:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Building Green]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conservationhawaii.org/?p=143</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In my recent post, &#8220;Hawaii resorts looking to save energy by turing of the air conditioning&#8220;, I discussed 2 resorts using a technology that turned off air conditioning when you left your room. Then a reader commented asking, &#8220;Why do these resorts even need air conditioning?&#8221;. It&#8217;s true, this is Hawaii and median temperatures are [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.conservationhawaii.org/kuhio-shores-saves-energy-by-not-offering-air-conditioning/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Implementing Alternative Energy Sources in the Hawaiian Islands</title>
		<link>http://www.conservationhawaii.org/implementing-alternative-energy-sources-in-the-hawaiian-islands/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conservationhawaii.org/implementing-alternative-energy-sources-in-the-hawaiian-islands/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Building Green]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Building]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conservationhawaii.org/?p=40</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Solar Energy
The sun’s energy can be harnessed with various solar technologies.  Photovoltaic (PV), also called solar electricity, utilizes cells made up of semi-conducting materials to turn sunlight into electricity.  PV cells can be also combined into modules that can power appliances and electronic equipment.
Federal tax credits are available to partially subsidize PV systems. Recently, the [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.conservationhawaii.org/implementing-alternative-energy-sources-in-the-hawaiian-islands/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>3</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>It&#8217;s Easy Building Green</title>
		<link>http://www.conservationhawaii.org/its-easy-building-green/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conservationhawaii.org/its-easy-building-green/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:28:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Building Green]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Building]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conservationhawaii.org/?p=27</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Quick tips and tricks to building green
1. Before beginning a project find out if there are any local, state or government programs for building responsibly.  The government now allows write-offs for photovoltaic or other solar projects.  Many local electric companies will help finance solar water heaters or give allowances for grid tied electrical systems. [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.conservationhawaii.org/its-easy-building-green/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Building Green Resources</title>
		<link>http://www.conservationhawaii.org/52/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conservationhawaii.org/52/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:20:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Building Green]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Building]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conservationhawaii.org/?p=52</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Resources
Here are some websites that can get you started building green.
Building Green is a great site for the latest green construction news and product reviews.
HGTV Pro is a great place for green building videos.
NRDC &#8211; The Earth&#8217;s Best Defense offers both commercial and residential solutions for sustainable building.
Find global trends and news for green building [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.conservationhawaii.org/52/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
