Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 8, 2017

The City of Vancouver Zero Emissions Building Plan calls for a 90% reduction in emissions from new buildings by 2025 and while it does not explicitly require Passive House design or certification, it will move that market. Applications submitted under the PennHOMES and low income housing tax credit program are ranked.

Housing 120

Housing Green America New York City 120

Natural Building

JULY 22, 2008

Californias Green Building Code. California has adopted the nations first statewide green-building standards, which will become mandatory in 2010. The new California Green Buildings Standards Code requires builders to reduce energy use by 15 to 30 percent beyond current standards and use more recycled materials. Yeah California!

California 40

California Green Sustainability Architecture 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

If applying for a transferable credit certificate, no more than half the credit may be applied in a single calendar year. CALIFORNIA – updated for 2014. The borrower’s primary business and at least 50% of employees or income, sales or payroll, must be located in California. Borrowers are limited to a maximum $2.5

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

CALIFORNIA. To qualify, a taxpayer’s research must be conducted within California and include basic or applied research of scientific inquiry, original investigation for the advancement of scientific or engineering knowledge or improved function of a business component. Possible city business tax exemption.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75