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LOHAS

Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) is a demographic defining a specific market segment related to sustainable living, “green” ecological initiatives.

It is generally composed of a relatively upscale and well-educated population segment.

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Geothermal Energy

Energy derived from the heat that exists in the interior of the earth.

Power can be generated from natural steam, hot water, hot rock or lava in the Earth’s crust.

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Triple Bottom Line

Financial, social, and environmental effects of a firm’s policies and actions that determine its viability as a sustainable organization. Also referred to as: People, Planet, Profit or Equity, Ecology and Economy

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LEED

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. It was created and is managed by the United States Green Building Council USGBC.

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Photovoltaic

A photovoltaic or solar cell is a device that converts light energy into electric energy.

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