Green Building Law Update

MARCH 22, 2012

I apologize for the recent hiatus here at Green Building Law Update. Now, on to green building legal news. The developer recently revealed the many of the green technologies will not be incorporated as promised. In other words, income received on the bonds will continue to be exempt from federal income taxes.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

By minimizing the uncontrolled exchange of indoor and outdoor air, the need for conditioning the incoming air is reduced, leading to energy savings. A tighter building envelope reduces drafts, cold spots, and heat loss, enhancing occupant comfort and safety by minimizing temperature variations and improving overall thermal performance.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 10, 2014

In 2015 the use of LEED v4 will become mandatory, a new 2015 International Green Construction Code will be available, an updated ASHRAE 189.1 will be published, the new ICC 700 National Green Building Standard will be approved, and there will be a 2015 Enterprise Green Communities Criteria. Integrative Design, 2.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

Income Tax Capital Credit: The Income Tax Capital Credit has been available since 1995. The enterprise zone credit is equal to $2500 per permanent new employee and can be applied against the income tax and/or business privilege tax liability. The tax for existing entities accrues as of Jan. The rates range from $.25

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

After swallowing that gloomy news, Californians trudged to the polls in November and approved a referendum increasing their state income taxes by a whopping $6 billion a year. But perhaps most enticing is Sacramento’s commitment to becoming a green city; currently boasting the second largest number of buildings in the U.S.

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