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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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Your ENERGY STAR Score is About to Fall Precipitously

Green Building Law Update

The change is significant for buildings pursuing LEED or Green Globes certification, for buildings with GSA or other government space leases tied to an ENERGY STAR score of 75, for buildings in cities with mandatory benchmarking, and for the more than 450,000 commercial properties that have an ENERGY STAR score.

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Rise of the S: Q&A with ESG Researcher Avis Devine

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Findings suggest higher rents (as compared to uncertified and “self-certified” properties) and occupancy rates, greater probability of tenant re-leasing, lower tenant improvement allowances, and higher tenant satisfaction. The second examines a green bond program offered by Fannie Mae for multifamily mortgage-backed securities.

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Rise of the S: Q&A with ESG Researcher Avis Devine

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Findings suggest higher rents (as compared to uncertified and “self-certified” properties) and occupancy rates, greater probability of tenant re-leasing, lower tenant improvement allowances, and higher tenant satisfaction. The second examines a green bond program offered by Fannie Mae for multifamily mortgage-backed securities.

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NYSERDA Offers $36M To Cut Energy Costs

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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has made $36 million available through two new initiatives that aim to increase the energy efficiency of New York’s commercial buildings — including office towers, universities, hospitals and retail stores — which are some of the state’s biggest energy users.

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Nevada Stops Subsidizing Net Metering

Green Building Law Update

a homeowner with leased photovoltaic panels on their roof) in southern Nevada by approximately $623 per year, having the effect of increasing electricity costs for the many (including disproportionately, the poor). But the retail rate is at an actual loss to the monopoly utility.

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Maryland Adopts 42 New Environmental Laws in 2021

Green Building Law Update

The new laws compiled below add to that already very green environmental regulatory scheme. Finally, the bill adds the People’s Counsel as a member of the Maryland Commission on Climate Change and the Maryland Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council. Prohibition on Balloon Releases. Drinking Water.

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