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Promoting Electric Vehicles as Environmental Policy or Corporate Welfare

Green Building Law Update

Maryland has been a leader in the promotion of plug-in electric vehicles. have created incentives for plug-in electric vehicles. Maryland residents may be eligible for a one time excise tax credit, up to $3,000.00, when they purchase or lease a qualifying plug-in electric vehicle through June 30, 2017.

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Carbon Tax Proposed in Portland will be First in the Nation

Green Building Law Update

Given the increased emphasis on climate change by the incoming Biden Administration the proposed ordinance should be on your required reading list. of $40 per ton would add about 36 cents to the price of a gallon of gasoline and about 2 cents to the average price of a kilowatt-hour of electricity.

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

Green Building Law Update

Bill 7-14 would create a preference for a certified green business in the County''s procurement of goods and services. Bill 9-14 would require that 50% of the County''s electric power usage be supplied with renewable energy by Fiscal Year 2015 and 100% by 2020. County Green LEED Local Government Sustainability building v4'

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Meet the Zero Energy Ready Home Program Version 2

Pro Builder

Homes built using the standard's new version will be ready to plug and play, with photovoltaic systems and high-efficiency electric technologies, and beefed up insulation in the building envelope that surpasses the previous ZERH standard. Read more Energy Efficiency Green Design Solar Sustainability Codes + Standards Energy Efficiency

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Household Energy Usage Increases Due to Pandemic, Energy Mortgages May Help

Pro Builder

According to a Freddie Mac report, household electrical usage in late March was 22% higher than the same time last year. But energy or “green” mortgages could address the increase in energy usage while increasing a home’s value and affordability. Green Design. Green Projects. cbroderick. Thu, 09/10/2020 - 10:00.

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Ohio Law Rolls Back Unwise Renewable Portfolio Standards

Green Building Law Update

Renewable portfolio standards are state laws designed to increase generation of electricity from renewable resources. Renewable portfolio standards are a public policy mechanism to require private sector development of renewable energy funded by increased electric bills to rate payers.

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Green construction tips to make your facility environmentally friendly

The Korte Company

While juggling sustainability and profitability at the same time is a challenge, construction companies can help owners achieve both by implementing green construction principles. Harness natural resources with green construction. In a way, green construction is partly an exercise in holistic thinking. It’s also free.

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