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False Advertising Claims over Net Zero and LEED Certified Homes

Green Building Law Update

Homebuyers are making claims of false advertising over “Net Zero LEED certified” houses in midtown Sacramento – that may be neither. The application to the Sacramento City Council in 2010 for 34 sewer connection fee credits by Pacific Housing, Inc. None of the 34 houses were registered with GBCI as pursuing LEED certification.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Maryland — SSA’s New Data Hub Moves Forward In Urbana

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The new data center will seek LEED Gold certification, and is scheduled to complete construction in late 2014. Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) is seeking approval to construct a state-of-the-art natural gas fueled electric generation facility in Cecil County, MD. Old Dominion Plans Generator in Cecil County. Reasor, Jr.,

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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With so many states trying to lure businesses to their cities, why have such pioneering companies as Intel, Siemens Mobility, Micron and SynapSense chosen to call Sacramento, California home? 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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Bridging the Future of Construction: A Spotlight on 6 Young Changemakers 

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It may be used to cover expenses to support training such as tuition, books, safety equipment, uniforms, lab fees, transportation, certification fees, or childcare. Bryce Merrill, Senior, West Campus High School, Sacramento, CA Tell us about your submission. The $1000 I earned is going into my first-ever college fund.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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California FTZs are located in San Francisco, San Jose, Long Beach, Oakland, West Sacramento, San Diego, Palmdale, Los Angeles, Port Hueneme, Merced/Madera/Fresno counties, Stockton, Palm Springs, Santa Maria, Victorville, Eureka and Imperial, Butte and Riverside counties. FOREIGN TRADE ZONES (FTZs): Secured areas legally outside of U.S.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

LEED Certification, and LEED in general has been a GREAT marketing tool. GSA is ahead of schedule in reducing its potable water and electricity use. Green Building Certification Institute. Byrne Electrical Specialists. Habitat for Humanity of Sacramento. JMPE Electrical Engineering. Is LEED cost effective?

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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Competitive electric costs, coupled with the convenience of responsive local utilities, have helped foster an environment where companies want to invest. Companies locating in Vineland also benefit from low cost electric, water, and sewerage rates through the Vineland Municipal Utilities and Landis Sewerage Authority.