Green Building  Gas technologies are just as advantageous as
geothermal in a sustainable development strategy  Green
Certification   Despite methodological distinctions and
differences in criteria between the various certifications,
certification is an undeniable asset for any building. In fact,
a green building sets itself apart for its design, construction
and management that comply with high energy and environmental
performance, even social standards. It shows the importance
mangers accord to the environment and is proof of their
contribution.  LEED certification, the one most recognized in
North America,  is gaining ground in Québec.  Can points be
obtained under Energy and Atmosphere if the project uses natural
gas? The answer is: YES!  A natural gas condensation boiler
alone helps achieve almost one-third of the savings threshold
required by LEED. The advantage that natural gas has over
electricity relates to the reference building used by the
accredited computer simulator. The simulator uses an efficie