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The New and Improved 2020 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard

Green Building Law Update

The 2020 version of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is now available for free download and public use. As of April 1, 2020, more than 216,000 residential dwellings have been certified to the NGBS through NGBS Green, the third-party certification program administered by Home Innovation Research Labs.

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New Maryland Real Estate Laws from the 2020 Legislative Session

Green Building Law Update

Despite the Coronavirus pandemic concern shortened session, the legislature acted on 1,664 House bills and 12 resolutions and 1,081 Senate bills and 6 resolutions with 667 bills passing both chambers before they adjourned sine die on March 18, 2020. and possibly more fun) legislative activity than is found below. House Bill 149 (Ch.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

The 440th session of the Maryland General Assembly commenced on January 8, 2020. Despite the abridged session, the legislature acted on 1,664 House bills and 12 resolutions and 1,081 Senate bills and 6 resolutions with 667 bills passing both chambers before they adjourned sine die on March 18, 2020. Mary’s for 90 days).

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

The 440th session of the Maryland General Assembly commenced on January 8, 2020. Despite the abridged session, the legislature acted on 1,664 House bills and 12 resolutions and 1,081 Senate bills and 6 resolutions with 667 bills passing both chambers before they adjourned sine die on March 18, 2020. Mary’s for 90 days).

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LEED Outstanding Developer of the Year (2020)

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LEED Outstanding Developer of the Year (2020). Tue, 09/01/2020 - 07:00. Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards include the award for Outstanding Developer for projects that positively impact communities through sustainable, healthy, and resilient design. All photos: AMLI Residential). .

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45L Energy Efficient Home Tax Credit Extended for 2021 by Covid Relief Bill

Green Building Law Update

Section 45L(g) is amended by striking ‘‘December 31, 2020’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31, 2021’’. (b) The amendment made by this section shall apply to homes acquired after December 31, 2020. ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES CREDIT. (a) a) IN GENERAL.—Section b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The

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Comfort Systems Road Map: A Plug-and-Play Residential Duct System

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Comfort Systems Road Map: A Plug-and-Play Residential Duct System. Today, PEX is the predominant plumbing system in new residential construction. . Rheia officially launched in early 2019, with the aim of bringing the plug-and-play duct system to market in mid-2020. . The installation was completed in May of 2020.