Green Office Buildings Gain Momentum

"Green office building has taken off. Projects registered with the U.S. Green Building Council more than doubled in the past year to above 1,700, with more than 280 projects in California...

Why are they going green? Studies show that green office buildings can lower energy bills, cutmaintenance costs and even boost worker productivity, all for an average upfront cost of 2 to 4 percent more than conventional building. Building green both enhances the health of occupants and helps the environment by reducing electricity use, greenhouse gas emissions and landfill waste.

Government agencies are leading the way..."