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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. Accordingly none of the houses are LEED certified.

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

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A new $192-million data center will replace the existing National Computer Center located at the SSA Headquarters Campus in Woodlawn, MD, which houses computer operations essential to prompt and accurate payment of benefits to Americans. The 300,000-square-foot facility will include data, office and warehouse space.

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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. There is nothing better than an amazing house.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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In-House Research and Development – New and existing eligible businesses that conduct “in-house” research that qualifies for federal research and development tax credits may qualify for in-house research income tax credits. of Agriculture & Housing and Urban Development’s Community Dev.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

Business Facilities

Twice voted one of the “best places to live in New Jersey” by Money magazine, Cumberland County offers affordable housing, an economical business location to excellent highways and rail service, a competitive regulatory climate and an abundance of beautiful natural resources, unspoiled towns and villages and picturesque scenery.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

LEED Certification, and LEED in general has been a GREAT marketing tool. First Community Housing, Inc. Green Building Certification Institute. Habitat for Humanity of Sacramento. MBD Community Housing Crop. That said, should LEED be a requirement? Is LEED cost effective? Should LEED be modified? How can that be?