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APPENDIX <br />Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) - Light bulbs that use less electricity over their <br />lifetime compared to traditional Compact Fluorescent bulbs. <br />Life Cycle Analysis - technique to assess environmental impacts associated <br />with all stages of a products life from raw materials, processing, distribution <br />and use. <br />Regional Transportation District (RTD) - Denver -Boulder area regional mass <br />transportation <br />Renewable Energy Certificates - Also known as Energy Credits, are <br />tradable, non -tangible energy commodities that represent proof that 1 <br />megawatt -hour of electricity was generated from renewable sources. <br />Smart Growth - Development approach that encourages a mix of building <br />types and uses, diverse housing and transportation options, development <br />within existing neighborhoods <br />Single Occupancy Vehicle (SOV) - a vehicle designed to accommodate <br />more than one person, but being used to transport only one person <br />US Green Buildings Council (USGBC) - Non-profit organization that <br />promotes sustainability in building design, construction and operation. <br />Certification program known as LEED. <br />Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) - organic compounds that easily <br />become vapors or gases which can irritate or harm people. <br />Walk Score - Public access walkability index that assigns a walkability score <br />to any address in the United States. Highly used in real estate applications. <br />Zero Waste - Philosophy that encourages the redesign of resource life <br />cycles so that all products are reused. <br />39 <br />A3 <br />