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Mission Statement
Core Group of Companies is dedicated to becoming a pioneer and leader in the GREEN Building revolution by becoming a world class manufacturer of GREEN solar light systems that provide industry and institutions a competitive advantage. Most importantly our goal is to diminish the strain on our environment by reducing the use of fossil fuels in our society. In so doing, we have assembled a "CORE" offering of energy efficient DAY & NITE integrated SOLAR LITE™ products designed to reducing operational costs and increasing productivity.
WHY GREEN? COMMON SENSE!
Light is readily available everyday for any building, why not use it?
We are looking for companies and institutions who want to make a difference,
not only on the environment but for their people. An investment in the Green building methodology is best characterized by Joseph Romm, the author of COOL COMPANIES.
| "Whoever best uses energy efficiency and pollution prevention to lower costs and increase productivity - will achieve a unique competitive advantage and dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions as well." |
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Former assistant secretary for the Dept. of Energy
Director, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy |
What is Green Design?
"Design and construction practices that significantly reduce or eliminate the negative impact of buildings on the environment and occupants that address: sustainable site planning; safeguarding water and water efficiency; energy efficiency; conservation of materials and resources; and indoor air quality." -U.S. Green Building Council
What is a Green Building?
"A green building is designed to minimize the total environmental harm of its materials, construction, operation and deconstruction. It is build upon strategies that will save money, reduce waste, increase worker productivity and create a healthier environment for people to live and work." -Green Building Alliance
Defining Green
"Sustainable Design-An integrated approach to the built environment that balances the social, economic and environmental aspects of our lives and enhances the well-being of our communities." -The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
LEED*
The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System™ is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. Members of the U.S. Green Building Council representing all segments of the building industry developed LEED and continue to contribute to its evolution. LEED standards are currently available for:
• New construction and major renovation projects
• Existing building operations
• Commercial interiors projects
USGBC committees are actively collaborating on new LEED standards. Check for frequent LEED updates. The Technical and Scientific Advisory Committee (TSAC) researches issues related to the LEED standard.
LEED™ was created to:
• define "green building" by establishing a common standard of measurement
• promote integrated, whole-building design practices
• recognize environmental leadership in the building industry
• stimulate green competition
• raise consumer awareness of green building benefits
• transform the building market
LEED provides a complete framework for assessing building performance and meeting sustainability goals. Based on well-founded scientific standards, LEED emphasizes state of the art strategies for sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. LEED recognizes achievements and promotes expertise in green building through a comprehensive system offering project certification, professional accreditation, training and practical resources.
Contact Core Group to determine how the LEED program can benefit your project.
* Information from the United States Green Building Council website.
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