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Higher Mortgage Rates Could Level Out Home Prices, Says Economist

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The current market results from years of underbuilding, further complicated by a severe lack of skilled labor, not enough developed lots, cost of loans to finance construction, materials costs, and other regulations. Less than three years after he sold the condo in the District of Columbia, prices there began falling.

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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. Regulations Codes and Standards' cities on a per capita basis, according to the 2012 Green Building Report. To help guide policies for a new era of green design, D.C.’s

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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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D.C. aims to be a green leader with new building codes

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The District of Columbia has released a revised set of building codes to make it a leader in green construction. Under the new codes, new buildings will use 30% less energy than projects under existing regulations.

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Blue vs. Grey Over Green in Murray v. EPA; Cross-Border Rule Goes Ahead

Green Building Law Blog

The Clean Power Plan proposes to regulate the carbon emissions of existing power plants under the Clean Air Act. mccarthy regulation' But, additional issues remain to be resolved in the DC Circuit case, so there will likely be more action on this critical rule.

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Court Adopts New Evidentiary Standard for Science

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There is no question the Court had the authority to make this change when Maryland Constitution provides, the Court of Appeals from time to time shall adopt rules and regulations concerning the practice and procedure in and the administration of the appellate courts and in the other courts of this State, which shall have the force of law.”.

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D.C. authority wants to halt sewer tunnel projects while investigating green stormwater alternatives

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The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority has proposed building three tunnels to help manage sewage overflows. It now proposes suspending construction of the tunnels while it conducts an eight-year study on green infrastructure to see if there are more sustainable options. read more.

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