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State Not County has Authority to Regulate Solar Farms

Green Building Law Update

At a time when solar panels are de riguere a recent decision by a Maryland appellate court limiting the authority of local governments to regulate the location and specifics of construction of a solar farm has broad implications far beyond this case. The Washington County Board of Zoning Appeals granted the relief requested.

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Net Zero Pledges by Businesses are Fraught with Risk

Green Building Law Update

We caution companies not to make unqualified general environmental claims because β€˜β€˜it is highly unlikely that marketers can substantiate all reasonable interpretations of these claims,’’ the Federal Trade Commission standard for environmental claims. The more likely and larger risk is certainly to reputation.

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You Should Comment on the SEC’s Transformative Proposed ESG Rule

Green Building Law Update

Securities and Exchange Commission issued a long awaited proposed new ESG rule to mandate climate risk disclosures by public companies and other businesses in their supply chains. accountants cannot provide those certifications). We posted some weeks ago when the U.S. In response to request for comment 147., β€œyes”

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2018 IgCC is Not in Use Anywhere. A Detailed Analysis of Why?

Green Building Law Update

The materials and resources provisions are greatly expanded upon, including that it will now be the law that a minimum of 10 different products installed in the building project at the time of issuance of certificate of occupancy must have EPDs. Many code officials have concluded the 2018 IgCC is not a good building code, green or otherwise.

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LEED can Mitigate Legal Risks in ESG Disclosures

Green Building Law Update

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. Securities and Exchange Commission is conducting an investigation requiring selected companies to articulate their basis for ESG disclosures.

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2018 IgCC – A Fast Paced Deep Dive

Green Building Law Update

The materials and resources provisions are greatly expanded upon, including that it will now be the law that a minimum of 10 different products installed in the building project at the time of issuance of certificate of occupancy must have EPDs. Sec 901.4.1.4. Sec 1001.3.2

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Appalachian Regional Commission and Delta Regional Authority Grants: Federal-state partnerships that work with the people of 37 Appalachian counties in Alabama and the Mississippi Delta region’s twenty Alabama counties to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life.

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