Friday, February 28, 2014
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Vancouver/Portland made the list!
Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/us-gdp-map-2014-2#ixzz2tn5VFmQU
BUSINESS INSIDERMore: Maps GDP Cities
Half Of US GDP Comes From The Orange Spots On This Map
America's cities are economic powerhouses.
Reddit user atrubetskoy created a map showing just how important cities
are to the American economy. atrubetskoy took gross metropolitan product data —
the total of economic
activity in a metropolitan area, and the equivalent of gross domestic product for cities
— and noted that the top 23 cities have GMPs that add up to about to half of overall
United States GDP.
are to the American economy. atrubetskoy took gross metropolitan product data —
the total of economic
activity in a metropolitan area, and the equivalent of gross domestic product for cities
— and noted that the top 23 cities have GMPs that add up to about to half of overall
United States GDP.
The orange regions fall in those top 23 metro areas, and the blue region falls outside
them, accounting for the other half of GDP:
them, accounting for the other half of GDP:
Here are the top 23 cities, and their 2012 gross metropolitan products, from the Bureau of Economic Analysis:
Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/us-gdp-map-2014-2#ixzz2tn5VFmQU
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Next Generation of New Homes
Next Generation in New Homes
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The Next Generation of ENERGY STAR
Certified New Homes
Buying a new home is one of the biggest purchases you�ll ever make. By choosing one that has earned the government�s trusted ENERGY STAR label, you can have the house of your dreams and enjoy peace of mind knowing it�s been built to meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Find builders who are committed to the next generation of ENERGY STAR certified homes.
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By using less energy for heating, cooling, and water heating, ENERGY STAR certified homes deliver approximately 20% savings on annual utility bills. Over the 7 to 8 years that a typical family lives in a home, you can save thousands of dollars in maintenance cost.
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In ENERGY STAR certified homes, comfort is ensured with consistent temperatures between and across rooms; indoor air quality is enhanced by reducing dust, pollen, bugs, and excessive humidity; and durability is improved with comprehensive water protection, windows that block damaging sunlight, and better grade equipment.
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The energy used in our homes often comes from the burning of fossil fuels at power plants. So, by using less energy to operate, ENERGY STAR certified homes help to prevent air pollution—an added benefit for today�s environmentally-conscious consumer looking for �green� choices
Friday, February 14, 2014
Thursday, February 13, 2014
from the same month last year, but dropped
http://www.columbian.com/news/2014/feb/12/january-home-permitting-increase-clark-county/
Homebuilding activity in Clark County picked up in January from the same month last year, but dropped a bit from the previous month, according to a county report issued Tuesday.
Clark County's Community Development Department issued 62 permits to build single-family homes in unincorporated parts of the county last month, up nearly 15 percent from 54 permits issued in January 2013. January's total was down 14 percent from the 72 permits handed out in December 2013.
January's 62 permits for single-family homes were valued at $21 million. There were 54 permits valued at $15.5 million in January 2013.
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