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SEC Chair Tweets about Upcoming ESG Regulation

Green Building Law Update

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler Tweeted about the future of ESG regulation. which is very different than the current Supreme Court challenge in West Virginia v. Those funds, including those making “green” or “sustainable” claims will be the first targets of the soon to be announced ESG regulations.

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European Union Avoids Fracturing

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Environmental concerns about water pollution and unexpected seismic activity (yes, earthquakes) that may result from fracking operations have pushed most of the EU nations firmly to the green side of the argument. Southeast Utilities West Virginia Wind Power europe Fracking United Kingdom' by the Kingdom. Angered by U.S.

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Massachusetts Most Energy-Efficient State; Mississippi Most Improved

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Massachusetts retains the top spot for the third year in a row based on its continued commitment to energy efficiency under its Green Communities Act. West Virginia’s score improved due to the state adopting stronger building codes. Far West U.S. - The State Energy Efficiency Scorecard (Source: ACEEE).

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Business Facilities’ 2022 Metro Rankings Report

Business Facilities

Metro areas and cities of all sizes are recognized for attracting and retaining businesses from numerous industry sectors in Business Facilities' 2022 Metro Rankings Report.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Those who liked to snicker at the development of what we used to call green energy, denigrating non-fossil power sources as a passing fad, probably should join the climate-change skeptics in the witness protection program. So, without further ado, here is Business Facilities’ 2013 Rankings Report. in nearly 30 years.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

In an effort to continue this success, GSA is evaluating the building rating tools at its disposal, as required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. 2 B Green Profitably. Alabama Green Building Solutions & SLS Construction. Cascadia Green Building Council. City of Santa Monica Green Building Program.

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Get the Full, Behind the Scenes Interview with 2018 Viewpoint Technology Award Winner Hatzel & Buehler

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We also have a Southern Ohio location that services West Virginia and Kentucky. The cost center security for us was really important. While we were working away from that, there was still some comfort in security and being able to maintain that as we saw fit and only let that ease up when we were ready. Viewpoint: Great.

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