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Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group

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Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. rcassidy Thu, 12/14/2023 - 11:07 SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new initiative for Suffolk.

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LEED Commercial Interiors can Save the Planet

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LEED Commercial Interiors projects present the best single opportunity for greening buildings. million existing commercial buildings in the United States today. million existing commercial buildings. greater than 80% exist in rented space within those existing commercial buildings. By Katie Stanford and Stuart Kaplow.

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Arlington County is the First to Adopt Incentives Tied to LEED Version 4

Green Building Law Update

floor area ratio (FAR) bonus density in exchange for obtaining a LEED Silver certification. Since the first LEED bonus density project was approved, 96 buildings have been approved by the County and of those, 56 have agreed to achieve LEED certification. FAR bonus for LEED Silver certification; 0.35

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Utility Incentives Tied to LEED are Growing Geometrically

Green Building Law Update

Electric utility based incentives that support energy efficiency, including LEED certification, are increasing in number across the U.S. The new electric utility incentive is available for construction of a new commercial facility that is LEED certified from between $2,000 and $10,000.

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Utility Incentives Tied to LEED are Growing Geometrically

Green Building Law Update

Electric utility based incentives that support energy efficiency, including LEED certification, are increasing in number across the U.S. The new electric utility incentive is available for construction of a new commercial facility that is LEED certified from between $2,000 and $10,000.

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#68:? Energy Code Compliance

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On June 12, 2018, Governor Sununu signed into law House Bill 1472 , repealing the state code for energy conservation in new construction ( RSA 155-D ) effective August 7, 2018. As with RSA 155-D, the 2009 IECC -- the version currently in effect in New Hampshire -- has different rules for residential and commercial buildings.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

HB 177 modifies dam safety laws related to the Maryland Department of the Environment’s authority to respond to an emergency situation related to a “water infrastructure asset,” defined as a reservoir, dam, or any other waterway construction. The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State.

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