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The Most Green Building Friendly Zoning Code in the Nation - Baltimore?

Green Building Law Update

Baltimore City is poised to adopt a new zoning code that is among the most ''green building friendly'' land use ordinances in the country. A green building friendly zoning ordinance is significant when so many local codes including land use ordinances across the country stand in the way of sustainability efforts.

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Maryland Vetoes Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Increase

Green Building Law Update

And significantly, Maryland advantage the solar industry in other ways including that all solar panels in Maryland are, by law pervious (don’t be confused by the interplay of law and science) for purposes of stormwater management, zoning and the like. and the very highest among all south Atlantic states.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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Currently, the Port of Baltimore and Port of Virginia (in Norfolk) are the only East Coast ports that can accommodate the large ships. BALTIMORE IS READY TO GREET THE BIG SHIPS. The Port of Baltimore is one of only two East Coast ports, along with the Port of Virginia in Norfolk, now able to handle post-Panamax ships.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

Solid Waste Management. Each county (including Baltimore City) must prepare a recycling plan that addresses how the jurisdiction will achieve its mandatory recycling rate. Water Quality and Land Management. Stormwater and Flood Management.

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

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Lab testing and modeling confirmed that most homes up to 4,200 square feet in climate zones 3–5 could be adequately conditioned with 3-inch-diameter smooth ductwork. Throughout 2020, Rheia worked with several home builders to install the system in 13 homes in different climate zones, including Baltimore, Indianapolis, Orlando, Fla.,

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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IBM Services Center: Baton Rouge will deliver technology services including application development, application management and system integration. Houston (Zone 84) and El Paso (Zone 68) also shined in BF’s new ranking of top Foreign Trade Zones. The new Baton Rouge center will provide IBM’s clients in the U.S.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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IBM Services Center: Baton Rouge will deliver technology services including application development, application management and system integration. Its key feature is highly automated 30+ lane transfer zones and automated live e-gates. The Port of Baltimore has had a 50-foot deep channel since 1990. million-square-foot plant.

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