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Maryland Vetoes Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Increase

Green Building Law Update

Maryland first adopted a Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard in 2004 and has subsequently increased it. That rate does not include that at the time of the veto, pending before the Maryland Public Service Commission was a Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. and the very highest among all south Atlantic states.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

Maryland’s Renewable Portfolio Standard was enacted in 2004 to facilitate a transition to renewable sources of energy. A related reporting requirement for Public Service Commission is delayed three years until July 1, 2022. Clean Energy Jobs. Oil Cleanup .

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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

A recent KBA-commissioned study by Tufts University found “tremendous breadth and depth of expertise” among the region’s CROs and related service providers, covering the range from discovery, formulation and toxicology to bioanalytics, clinical trials, regulatory services and commercial support.

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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The Little Rock National Airport is operated by the Airport Commission, whose members are appointed by the Little Rock City Board of Directors. The Port of Little Rock, on the Arkansas River is a designated Foreign Trade Zone and a United States Customs Point of Entry.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

MasterFormat 2004 (and subsequent updates) is now composed of up to 8 digits (though many have expanded to 12+ digits) and 50 divisions at Level 1, “Sections” within each division, as well as four standard levels, and a user-defined fifth level. 2004+ Edition. 01 91 00 Commissioning. 01 91 13 General Commissioning Requirements.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

MasterFormat 2004 (and subsequent updates) is now composed of up to 8 digits (though many have expanded to 12+ digits) and 50 divisions at Level 1, “Sections” within each division, as well as four standard levels, and a user-defined fifth level. 2004+ Edition. 01 91 00 Commissioning. 01 91 13 General Commissioning Requirements.

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State Law Trumps on Location of Solar Panels

Green Building Law Update

This case is instructive beyond Maryland’s borders because it involves the intersection of states’ efforts to promote solar energy generation as part of its renewable energy policies, and county governments’ local planning and zoning prerogatives. was originally enacted in 2004 to facilitate the State’s transition to renewable energy sources.

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