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California Poised For Growth Despite Pandemic Impacts, Regulations

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A new report says that California’s economy is poised for post-pandemic growth at a faster than the rest of the U.S. But first, contractors will have to wade through increasing workplace requirements from state and local entities.

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High Court EPA Ruling Has Wider Ramifications for Regulations' Reach

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High Court EPA Ruling Has Wider Ramifications for Regulations' Reach. Environmental Protection Agency could significantly affect federal agencies’ ability to expand regulations beyond the authority granted by Congress. NAHB Chairman's Message: Regulations Add $93,870 to a New Home’s Price. Regulations. Demographics.

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California Builders Are Unfazed by Statewide Drought

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California Builders Are Unfazed by Statewide Drought. California is struggling to navigate a severe drought, but that doesn't seem to be slowing the pace of new home construction. Thu, 06/02/2022 - 11:28. How in the world are you approving new housing when we’re running out of water?”.

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California Officials Consider Shrinking PG&E Plan to Bury Power Lines

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The utility company said two years ago it would bury 10,000 line miles to prevent wildfires, but regulators now balk at proposed rate increases to pay for the work.

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New California Duplex Law Permits Development in Residential Neighborhoods

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New California Duplex Law Permits Development in Residential Neighborhoods. Many cities are pushing opposing regulations—with some testing the limit of what’s allowed. It’s hard to overstate how big of a change the new law could have in California. Thu, 12/02/2021 - 10:26.

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California Regulator Adopts Plan to Ban New Natural Gas Heaters

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State Air Resources Board is developing a standard to require that new space and water heaters release zero emissions starting in 2030.

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Is California Going to Ban Cows in the Name of Climate Change?

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So, with targets on the backs of cows, “for dairies, California will aim to reduce methane emissions. One of the many problems with that aim is California dairy cows already “produce low enteric fermentation emissions per gallon of milk“. About half of the emissions from the State’s 5.5 they belch less) when compared to other U.S.