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Study quantifies cost premiums for net zero buildings

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The District of Columbia has more green buildings than other large U.S. New goals will likely prompt the District to raise the efficiency bar even higher. s Department of the Environment commissioned a study to assess costs and benefits associated with net zero energy, net zero water, and Living Buildings. read more.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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Providence is in the midst of building a new Innovation and Design District, also known as I-195 land, which will be anchored by the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) and Brown University’s School of Professional Studies. The I-195 Redevelopment District Commission voted to authorize $18.5

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Fifth Avenue: A Top 10 Great Street For 2012

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Since APA began Great Places in America in 2007, 60 neighborhoods, 60 streets and 50 public spaces have been designated in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Fifth Avenue evokes a sense of style and splendor that is virtually unparalleled in the U.S.,” said APA Chief Executive Officer Paul Farmer, FAICP.

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FERC Decision Puts State Renewable Portfolio Standards At Risk

Green Building Law Update

In a decision that critics have called “unprecedented” the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on December 19, 2019 issued an Order Establishing Just And Reasonable Rate “to protect the competitive capacity market administered by PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.” state renewable portfolio standards) the loser.

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Fifth Avenue: A Top 10 Great Street For 2012

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Since APA began Great Places in America in 2007, 60 neighborhoods, 60 streets and 50 public spaces have been designated in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Fifth Avenue evokes a sense of style and splendor that is virtually unparalleled in the U.S.,” said APA Chief Executive Officer Paul Farmer, FAICP.