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FTC Settles Charges Over Deceptive Zero VOC Claims

Green Building Law Update

Four paint companies have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they deceptively promoted products as containing zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or as emission free, including during and immediately after application. The Commission vote to accept the consent agreements was 2-0. and ICP Construction Inc.

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LEED Commercial Interiors can Save the Planet

Green Building Law Update

Today there are only 3,392 LEED CI 2009 projects. That Gold opportunity is because LEED v4 is a significant upgrade to the LEED 2009 version of the rating systems. Be aware that building envelope commissioning is now included in this credit. Actually the numbers are surprisingly low when compared to other LEED rating systems.

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Design-build makes gains along with more authorizing legislation

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In 2009, more legislation authorizing design-build project delivery passed than in any year in Design Build Institute of America’s history. A study commissioned by DBIA revealed that design-build project delivery represented 40% of the nonresidential U.S. construction market in 2009, growing over 10% since 2005. read more.

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Demand Response Needs a Mulligan

Green Building Law Update

Circuit Court of Appeals has nullified the retail electric market Demand Response programs governed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, putting a chink in the armor of the new EPA carbon curbs. ” Demand Response is the purview of state public service commissions.

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Demand Response Needs to a Mulligan

Green Building Law Update

Circuit Court of Appeals has nullified the retail electric market Demand Response programs governed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, putting a chink in the armor of the new EPA carbon curbs. ” Demand Response is the purview of state public service commissions.

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Mind Your Administrative P's & Q's When Rejecting Energy Code Changes

Green Building Law Blog

Between 2006 and 2012, the construction and energy codes adopted in many jurisdictions have incorporated provisions increasing the energy efficiency of buildings built to code by 30% (15% from the 2006 to the 2009 codes, and an additional 15% from 2009 to 2012). " Southwest Energy Efficiency Project v. 313838, April 4, 2013 (N.M.

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LEED is the Tool to Restrict Water Use in This Town

Green Building Law Update

And by ordinance 2008-449, Hampstead Town Code 135-150 was amended to provide: Any new building or structure shall comply with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards for silver certification or a standard deemed equivalent by the Commission.