Construction projects were at a six year low for 2009 according to the Associated General Contractors of America.

But for the mere $900B spent energy efficient building practices are at an all time high.

More projects in 2009 were LEED certified by the USGBC than all of the prior years COMBINED since inception of the program in 2000.

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