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Energy Innovation: Solar Energy Solutions Continue to Gain Momentum

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Located on 10 acres in a Denver suburb, it serves some 500 low-income homes. . A common misconception is that to get to zero energy or zero energy-ready, your homes have to be all-electric," says Bryan Cordill, director of residential and commercial business development at PERC. That’s a mandate I just can’t see coming to fruition.”.

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Massachusetts Holds On To Top Energy Efficiency Ranking

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California continued to lead in efficient buildings policies, with its latest building energy code updates taking effect in January 2017 and moving the state closer to its goal of achieving net zero energy use for all new residential buildings by 2020 and commercial buildings by 2030.

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U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report

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Housing, non-residential construction, and a revival in exploration industries could be the key economic drivers. Respondents believe that the job and income growth generated by the sector will support rising real estate demand. The post U.S.

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Davis-Bacon Wage Rates and Construction

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Department of Labor) to all laborers and mechanics on Federal government and District of Columbia construction projects in excess of $2,000. residential, heavy, highway) and apply to specific geographic areas, usually a county or group of counties. Wage decisions are modified from time to time to keep them current.