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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. Pennsylvania offers tax credits for low income Passive House building. Applications submitted under the PennHOMES and low income housing tax credit program are ranked.

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179D Tax Deduction Allocated from Government Buildings

Green Building Law Update

On December 20, 2019, the President signed legislation reviving the Section 179D energy efficient commercial building tax deduction and while much has been written about the much needed boost to green building, little has been said about the enormous benefits available from government owned buildings. IN GENERAL. EFFECTIVE DATES.

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Oshkosh First Quarter Net Sales up 31 Percent

Construction Equipment

Oshkosh Corporation reports its 2018 first quarter net income was $56.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. percent compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2017. The Company reported double-digit percentage sales growth in the defense, access equipment and commercial segments. million, compared to $19.2

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Promoting Electric Vehicles as Environmental Policy or Corporate Welfare

Green Building Law Update

Maryland residents may be eligible for a one time excise tax credit, up to $3,000.00, when they purchase or lease a qualifying plug-in electric vehicle through June 30, 2017. The rebate is 50% of the purchase and installation price capped for residential at $900, commercial at $5,000, and for retail service stations at $7,500.

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#92:  Lost Profits and Waivers of Consequential Damages

NH Construction Law

But many commercial construction contracts provide for mutual waivers of consequential damages in the event of a breach. Typical is the AIA’s A201 General Conditions (2017) § 15.1.7: Typical is the AIA’s A201 General Conditions (2017) § 15.1.7: In Mentis Sciences, Inc. v Conor Medsystems Ireland, Ltd. ,

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Massachusetts Holds On To Top Energy Efficiency Ranking

Business Facilities

As more states struggle with extreme weather events, the 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard gives state-level policymakers a road map for building stronger and more-resilient communities. The ACEEE 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard. Storm-hit Florida and Texas rose in the 2017 rankings. OTHER KEY FINDINGS.

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SG Preston To Build New Plant In Lawrence County, OH

Business Facilities

The SGP South Point facility will have total investment of $400 million, create 100 permanent jobs and be the world’s largest purpose-built producer of renewable diesel upon completion, estimated to occur in 2017. billion gallons per year, or 20 percent of the federal RFS2 biomass-based mandate for biofuels,” said R. .

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