Green Building Law Update

JUNE 7, 2020

Ground Leases. The General Assembly passed several bills relating to ground leases during the 2020 legislative session. The redemption or extinguishment of the ground rent is effective to conclusively vest a fee simple title in the ground lease tenant when the ground lease tenant records the certificate in the county land records.

Maryland 227

Maryland Leases Housing Commissioning 227

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 15, 2016

In the final days of 2015, Nevada became the front line in the looming nationwide fight over energy policy when the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada altered rates for net metering impacting homeowners with rooftop photovoltaic panels.

Nevada 120

Nevada Commissioning Leases Banking 120

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 25, 2021

The 442nd session of the Maryland legislature adjourned on April 12, 2021. Additionally, the bill establishes a Commission for the Innovation and Advancement of Carbon Markets and Sustainable Tree Plantings charged with developing a plan to achieve the State’s carbon mitigation goals. Prohibition on Balloon Releases. Carbon Reduction.

Maryland 156

Maryland Housing Commissioning Regulation 156

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 1, 2019

for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. The provisions in Appendix J for residential and multifamily construction apply only when expressly adopted, providing for an option for incorporating residential building using the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard. Sec 1001.3.2

Green 156

Green Maryland Site Certification 156

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 8, 2014

A 2009 study commissioned by the State of Utah has identified 2,166 MW of geothermal potential existing with the state. Solaro Energy, producer of residential and commercial products, such as solar-powered attic fans and lighting, invested about $15 million to build a 60,000-square-foot complex at the City of Socorro’s industrial park.

Minnesota 56

Minnesota Iowa New Jersey New Mexico 56