IN THIS ISSUE:

*L.A. law to boost green jobs

*Green Building Focus

..CoStar study wins award

..Report: LEED-EB lowering operating costs

*CA's green home construction laws

*DOE launches CREEA

*Maine approves green building resolution

*Recovery and greening existing buildings

*LEED conference in Chattanooga

*Notable green building projects...

..Atlanta & Florida arenas are LEED certified

..LEED for college fitness centers

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