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BetterBricks is the commercial building initiative of the non-profit Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance based out of Portland Oregon and is supported by regional electric utilities in northwestern states such as Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.〔("U.S. Department of Energy" ), "Energy TechNet"〕 Some utility companies served by BetterBricks include Idaho Power, BPA, Puget Sound Energy, Tacoma Power, Northwestern Energy as well as other smaller local utility companies. BetterBricks advocates for changes to energy-related business practices in Northwest buildings. They provide professionals with the information, tools, training and consultations needed to develop, design, construct and operate buildings that are better for business, people and the environment.〔("Association of Idaho Cities" ), "2008 BetterBricks Awards"〕 == BetterBricks Awards == The BetterBricks Awards ceremony began in 2003. It gives special recognition to individuals or companies who have helped create buildings that use sustainable materials, save energy, reduce operation and maintenance costs, incorporate daylighting with electrical lighting, consider climate when designing ventilation, heating and cooling systems, which in turn helps enhance the productivity of the building's occupants.〔("Greener Buildings" ), "Winners of the First BetterBricks Awards Announced", October 30, 2003〕 The awards are based on six major categories:〔Libby, Brian. ("Portland Architecture" ), "BetterBricks Awards honor top green practitioners", October 14, 2008〕 * Owner/decision-maker * Architecture * Engineering * Facility management/building operations * Advocate * Emerging leader 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「BetterBricks」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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