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SEC Chair Tweets about Upcoming ESG Regulation

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Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler Tweeted about the future of ESG regulation. You do not need to be a futurist to know that SEC regulation of ESG is coming although precisely when has been unclear, however, it is now apparent that the SEC will release a proposal at its March 21 Open Meeting. Last week U.S.

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Gleaning the Direction of ESG Regulation

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There is uncertainty in this bleeding edge subject and with new statutes, codes and regulations on the cusp of enactment at the federal level, by states, as well as internationally, we track much of that for our clients. We do not need to be a futurist to know that SEC regulation in the ESG space is coming.

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Cannabis Retail Construction: How to Navigate the Green Rush

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Like any CRE sector, the cannabis industry comes with its own set of nuances for planning and executing construction projects – particularly since it is relatively new and highly regulated. That said, state regulations do add some additional layers to the nuts and bolts of these projects.

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Bioswales and Green Infrastructure and ….

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Embracing green infrastructure as an approach and installing specific interventions comes with many challenges. It demands educating clients, communities, contractors, and designers; experimenting with new techniques and learning from failures; and making changes to policy and regulations. What is Green Infrastructure?

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FTC Regulates What You can Say about Your Solar Panels

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That guidance from the FTC is not new, but as both onsite and offsite renewable energy has become a national holy grail, increasingly businesses are communicating to others about their green power, including as part of ESG disclosures. Among the relevant language in the Green Guides is, §260.15 That express language is clear.

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Is There Lead in the Drinking Water of Your Green School?

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Other green building programs have similar targets. But little of this including lead is regulated. Lead is regulated in public drinking water supplies under SDWA, a federal law that was initially passed in 1974. There are externalities associated with water age, including that a disinfectant residual (e.g.,

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New Green Building Tax Credit is a Progressive Effort

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At a time when the building industry is principally concerned with the impact of COVID-19 and the luster is off green building, the Montgomery County Council last Tuesday unanimously approved legislation “to accelerate the construction of highly energy efficient buildings and green retrofitting of existing buildings.”.

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