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California Building Standards Commission adopts 2013 code update

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The California Building Standards Commission adopted the new 2013 state standards code that includes new energy code provisions, accessibility standards, green building and water use modifications.The 2013 code includes: read more.

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FTC Order Restricts use of “All Natural”

Green Building Law Update

The Federal Trade Commission issued a summary decision against California Naturel, Inc., The FTC’s Green Guides do not provide guidance on the term “natural.” Other than adding the disclaimer, California Naturel has not changed the representations challenged in the complaint.

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California Geo Bill passes General Assembly | Geothermal content.

Contractor Magazine

Green Geothermal. Green Mechanical Awards. Home > Green > Geothermal > California Geo Bill passes General Assembly. California Geo Bill passes General Assembly. Championed by the new California Geothermal Heat Pump Lobby Coalition (CalGeo), AB 2339 (Williams/V.M. Plumbing Contractor. Wastewater.

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LEED is the Tool to Restrict Water Use in This Town

Green Building Law Update

While much attention was given last week to California Governor Jerry Brown’s executive order, in response to that state’s long running drought, seeking to reduce overall water use by 25%, there may be more to be learned from how the small Town of Hampstead in Maryland responded to its own water crisis in 2008.

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Every time you open a faucet, a pump starts somewhere

Contractor Magazine

I still remember where I heard that first, at a Plumbing Manufacturers International meeting from Gary Klein, Gary Klein & Associates, back when he was still with the California Energy Commission. Green Plumbing' As I See It.

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Drought Restriction Ordinance Means New California Lawns Will be Smaller

Green Industry Professionals

The California Water Commission approved new limits for the amount of water that can be used on landscapes.

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SEC Alters Environmental Disclosure Requirements for First Time in 30 Years But

Green Building Law Update

Last Tuesday, the California Governor pushed the President to accept the role climate change in the California wildfires. While this topic may appear dense, what was done here, including what was not done, is actually fairly straight forward. And this intentional omission is in a climate when the subject is hot.