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Can the EDGE Green Building System Save the Planet?

Green Building Law Update

While Nepal is breathtaking, containing eight of the world’s ten tallest mountains, the country is landlocked to the north by China and to the south and east by India, and is a developing country with a low income economy, ranked among the poorest of the 187 countries in the U.N. Human Development Index.

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Can the EDGE Green Building System Save the Planet?

Green Building Law Update

While Nepal is breathtaking, containing eight of the world’s ten tallest mountains, the country is landlocked to the north by China and to the south and east by India, and is a developing country with a low income economy, ranked among the poorest of the 187 countries in the U.N. Human Development Index.

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10 Construction Certifications and Where to Get Them

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Introduction of Construction Certifications . Certification can be a huge addition to a construction worker’s resume, as it tells an employer that you’re serious about keeping your qualifications and experience updated. Beyond the possible career development opportunities, certifications are needed in certain cases.

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GBCI announces arc, a new technology organization to measure and compare green building performance

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Green Building Council (USGBC) International Summit held at the 2016 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, Green Business Certification Inc. Officially launching later in 2016, arc will further the performance of the green building industry and the built environment as a whole. . Today, during the U.S.

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Destiny USA Reaches the Green Bonds Finish Line

Green Building Law Update

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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Pennsylvania is First State to offer Tax Credit for Passive House

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Pennsylvania is the first state to offer tax credits for low income Passive House building. Applications submitted under the PennHOMES and low income housing tax credit program are scored and ranked in accordance with a numerical criteria. Kaplow LEED Passive House Stuart Kaplow green building law green building tax'

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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. The City of Vancouver Zero Emissions Building Plan calls for a 90% reduction in emissions from new buildings by 2025 and while it does not explicitly require Passive House design or certification, it will move that market.

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