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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

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This phase includes determining the project’s scope, selecting materials, and determining the necessary permits and approvals. Engineers will also work on the design to ensure that the building is structurally sound and that all systems, such as electrical and plumbing, are correctly designed.

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Maryland Vetoes Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Increase

Green Building Law Update

vetoed an increase in the State’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard that would have resulted in higher electricity prices across the State. The legislation has been characterized as a “tax increase” to be levied upon every electricity ratepayer in Maryland. of their total electric supply into Maryland.

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Hastings is Adopting a Unique Green Building Code

Green Building Law Update

The Code will apply to all residential and commercial projects that require a building permit. In addition to those mandated requirements, the Code delineates a list of ‘greener’ optional sustainable measures. In point of fact, more than 400 local governments across the country tie their green policies to LEED.

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Maryland Vetoes Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Increase

Green Building Law Update

vetoed an increase in the State’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard that would have resulted in higher electricity prices across the State. The legislation has been characterized as a “tax increase” to be levied upon every electricity ratepayer in Maryland. of their total electric supply into Maryland.

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Opportunities Shine in Community Solar

Green Building Law Update

That is, most consumers of electricity are not, today, permitted to aggregate their purchase of photovoltaic generated electricity with others, except through their electric power utility. Today, most states have laws that preclude “community solar” projects. But community solar appears poised to shine brightly.

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IGCC Series: The Energy Conservation Obstacle to IGCC Adoption

Green Building Law Update

The International Green Construction Code (IGCC) is a model code for cities seeking to promote sustainable building practices through their building codes. Section 601.1 - This chapter shall regulate the design, construction, commissioning and operation of buildings and building sites for the effective use of energy.

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COVID-19 workplace updates: financial & environmental impact

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We used EnergyPlus software to create a whole building energy model of an office space in San Francisco assuming baseline features that are consistent with an office building built in the last five to 10 years: • All-electric fuel with a variable air volume (VAV) reheat system with economizer. Energy recovery system. MERV 8 filtration. •