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Model Sustainability and Green Building Initiatives for a More Verdant City and Town

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A package of local government bills introduced on January 29th aim to ensure that Montgomery County, Maryland remains at the sustainability forefront. Bill 6-14 would create an Office of Sustainability. County Green LEED Local Government Sustainability building v4'

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GBCI Changed its Name and You Need to Change Your Documents

Green Building Law Update

And that same month USGBC announced that it had acquired the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), an organization committed to assessing the sustainability performance of real estate portfolios around the globe. But the old name remains in statutes and contracts and more.

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New Mexico Takes a Big Step Toward Authorizing P3s

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If passed, New Mexico will join 36 other states and the District of Columbia that have enacted some type of enabling legislation to authorize and regulate P3s, with many more considering similar measures. The bill currently sits with the New Mexico Senate Judicial Committee for further consideration.

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Federal Facilities – Implementation of Energy Savings Projects and Performance-Based Contracting for Energy Savings

Building Information Management

How will your Federal Department or Agency efficiently implement the numerous facility renovation, repair, and sustainability project required to meet Presidential energy conservation mandates? Presidential Memorandum — Implementation of Energy Savings Projects and Performance-Based Contracting for energy savings.

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Massachusetts Holds On To Top Energy Efficiency Ranking

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“I am encouraged that ACEEE continues to recognize the excellent work we are doing in the Commonwealth to advance energy efficiency through innovative programs such as the VASaves Green Communities Program and Energy Performance Contracting for public agencies,” said Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe.

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Gerber celebrates 80th anniversary with Drive 80! campaign.

Contractor Magazine

Entrants must be licensed or registered plumbers (unless state of residence does not require it) and must be a legal resident of one of the 48 contiguous United States or the District of Columbia. Posted 2 weeks ago in Sustainably Speaking. Contracting Business. Approximate retail value of prize: $40,000. by Robert Mader.

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ASSE to Join IAPMO Pending Vote - Contractor Magazine

Contractor Magazine

Founded in 1906 by the District of Columbia’s Chief Plumbing Inspector, Henry B. Posted 2 weeks ago in Sustainably Speaking. Contracting Business. IAPMO and ASSE are now working together to draft a legally binding document for the transition. 17, in Philadelphia. Blogs and Opinions. by Robert Mader. Train 'em.