Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 17, 2022
The main driving force behind a successful project is improved commissioning—and that’s what you’ll learn about below. . Why is Project Commissioning Important? Project commissioning, also referred to as Cx, is a series of milestones that includes the testing of systems, materials, and staff who will be operating the systems.
Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 16, 2022
A business that generates renewable energy, say, with solar panels, but sells the Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) for that renewable energy may not then claim it “uses” renewable energy. The Federal Trade Commissions has prescribed that such would be deceptive. Among the relevant language in the Green Guides is, §260.15
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Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 10, 2019
The Federal Trade Commissions has advised that such a claim would be deceptive. The Federal Trade Commission issued revised “Green Guides” , 16 CFR Part 260, in 2012 that are intended to help ensure that claims made by businesses about the environmental attributes are truthful and non-deceptive under Section 5 of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C.
Green Building Law Update
MARCH 4, 2018
But it is suggested that the Federal Trade Commission’s Green Guides, designed to help marketers avoid making environmental marketing claims that are unfair or deceptive under Section 5 of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. § Key to the Green Guides are the examples. The manufacturer’s claim is therefore deceptive.
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 19, 2015
Last week Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company announced rebates from $2,000 to $10,000 tied to achieving certain LEED credits. Electric utility based incentives that support energy efficiency, including LEED certification, are increasing in number across the U.S.
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 19, 2015
Last week Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company announced rebates from $2,000 to $10,000 tied to achieving certain LEED credits. Electric utility based incentives that support energy efficiency, including LEED certification, are increasing in number across the U.S.
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 25, 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. The Commission is tasked with examining issues of “environmental justice” and sustainable communities for all Marylanders.
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