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Net Zero Certification Program Announced by USGBC

Green Building Law Update

There is no doubt that the newly announced LEED net zero certification program is aspirational. USGBC announced last week that it will be unveiling the Beta version of a new Net Zero Certification program at Greenbuild in November. Net Zero Carbon Emissions Certification: Projects must achieve a carbon balance of zero.

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ESG is an Opportunity for Commercial Landlords

Green Building Law Update

Carbon reporting will be required by organizations, people, activities, information and resources involved in supplying a product or service in California. It offers a positive that the supply chain contract, the lease, is in writing. This is much more than only applying to Amazon and Walmart, and their supply chains.

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Buying a LEED Certified Building Is Easy But.

Green Building Law Update

A copy of the contract, which is attached in Exhibit __ specifies the provision of 100% of the project’s energy from green power, carbon offsets, or renewable energy certificates (RECs).”. And there are other obligations associated with LEED that may survive closing (e.g.,

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A/E/C Marketing Best Practices Webcast

Construction Marketing

The Construction Marketing Association (CMA) provides professional development and training, resources and information, networking and recognition to marketers in the construction industry. Prior to CWA Deborah served in marketing roles with Bovis Lend Lease, OWP/P (Cannon Design), Nova Environmental Services and more.

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Could Solyndra Happen To Green Building Policy?

Green Building Law Update

In exchange, Destiny USA promised to redevelop a brownfield site, use massive amounts of renewable energy, and get LEED certification for 75 percent of the project. Furthermore, it appears that the building itself will not be obtaining LEED certification.

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2018 IgCC is Not in Use Anywhere. A Detailed Analysis of Why?

Green Building Law Update

But draw your own conclusions: This 2018 IgCC contains requirements that address site sustainability, water use efficiency, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, materials and resources, and construction and plans for operation. Many code officials have concluded the 2018 IgCC is not a good building code, green or otherwise.

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2018 IgCC – A Fast Paced Deep Dive

Green Building Law Update

This 2018 IgCC contains requirements that address site sustainability, water use efficiency, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, materials and resources, and construction and plans for operation. The previous versions of the IgCC were developed utilizing ICC’s Code Development Process as part of the ICC Family of Codes.

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