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IgCC will now be Powered by ASHRAE 189.1

Green Building Law Update

Last Friday, the International Code Council and ASHRAE announced they signed an “agreement that the new version of the International Green Construction Code (IgCC), scheduled to be released in 2018, will be powered by” ASHRAE Standard 189.1 for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings. and the LEED green building program.”

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IgCC will now be Powered by ASHRAE 189.1

Green Building Law Update

Last Friday, the International Code Council and ASHRAE announced they signed an “agreement that the new version of the International Green Construction Code (IgCC), scheduled to be released in 2018, will be powered by” ASHRAE Standard 189.1 for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings. Standard 189.1

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FTC Settles Charges Over Deceptive Zero VOC Claims

Green Building Law Update

Some of these chemicals can be harmful to the environment and people, especially to sensitive groups such as babies and those suffering from asthma or allergies. The Commission vote to accept the consent agreements was 2-0. The FTC published a description of the consent agreement packages in the Federal Register.

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Green Building Law Blog - Untitled Article

Green Building Law Blog

Shari Shapiro is an attorney in the Energy, Environment & Public Utilities Practice Group of Cozen O'Connor, P.C, Since 2007, Shari has published Green Building Law Blog, a nationally acclaimed blog on green building and renewable energy law and policy, available at www.greenbuildinglawblog.com. Shari earned her J.D.

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Natgasoline Tapping TEF Investment For Beaumont, TX Expansion

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Execution of the state’s agreement is contingent upon finalization of a local incentive offer as required by program criteria. ” The Legislature created the TEF in 2003 and re-appropriated funding in 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011 and 2013 to help ensure the growth of Texas businesses and create more jobs throughout the state.

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Business Report: GEICO Expansion Brings 1,000 New Jobs To Katy, TX

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We know from the experience we’ve already had in Houston that it’s a great environment for business; the workforce is excellent, and the quality of life is outstanding. We are consistently looking for ways to improve and make Texas a smarter regulatory environment with the goal of attracting more companies and more capital to Texas, she said.

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designing a home with an architect - fins architecture blog

Fins Architecture

Where we live and how we build our homes has a social impact and also a larger impact globally on our environment. Mass produced homes are built cheaply and quickly to maximize the developer’s profit often with out consideration for the local environment. Owner and Architect Contract /Agreement. Design Process.