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Historic Church Appeals to Higher Authority in Solar Dispute

Green Building Law Update

The First Parish in Bedford, Unitarian Universalist church has appealed from a decision of the Historic District Commission of the Town of Bedford that denied First Parish’s application for a certificate of appropriateness to install solar panels on its Meetinghouse roof. Constitution. Until 1954 the roof shingles were wooden.

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LEED can Mitigate Legal Risks in ESG Disclosures

Green Building Law Update

Securities and Exchange Commission is conducting an investigation requiring selected companies to articulate their basis for ESG disclosures. Green Building Council’s LEED certification, companies can mitigate their legal risk while still being responsive to the trend of more environmental ESG disclosure.”.

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FTC Cracks Down on Environmental Marketing Claims

Green Building Law Update

The Federal Trade Commission announced six enforcement actions last week, including against companies that marketed supposedly biodegradable plastic rebar cap covers, plastic golf tees, and plastic shopping bags, as part of the agency’s ramped up crackdown on environmental claims. ECM Biofilms, Inc. Clear Choice Housewares, Inc.

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A Day in the Life of a Green Building Attorney

Green Building Law Update

Responding to client email about impact of construction project change order on contemplated LEED certification, so that payment can be released today. Drafting contract for general contractor on large project pursuing LEED certification. Reviewing, considering and revising an enhanced commissioning scope.

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#68:? Energy Code Compliance

NH Construction Law

The commission historically issued a permit only for residential construction (based on submission of application form EC-1 ), and relied on the design professional's certification without issuing a permit for commercial construction. Section 103.1 ” Upon repeal of RSA 155-D, New Hampshire has no such statute.

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4 Best American-Made Work Boots

Work Gearz

These boots come with EH certification. The outsole is a Vibram430 mini-lug design produced in a Massachusetts factory. The Federal Trade Commission has established a “ Made in USA Standard ” that requires manufacturers to label products in good faith. Sizing is narrow, but this boot is pretty lightweight. Full-grain upper boot.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

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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