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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

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This includes analyzing factors such as zoning regulations, transportation access, and market demand. After acquiring the property, the developer must design and plan the project, considering factors such as building codes and zoning regulations, the intended use of the property, and the target market.

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All Solar Panels are Pervious in Maryland

Green Building Law Update

This is significant because regulating impervious surface on a property, either by establishing a maximum allowable area or a ratio of impervious surface to the total lot area, is a common zoning performance standard used by local governments in Maryland and elsewhere. The law is not unique to Maryland.

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2018 IgCC Poised to be Adopted for the First Time

Green Building Law Update

The proposed Executive Regulation 12-20 appeared in the Montgomery County Register on August 1. A public hearing will be held on proposed regulation on September 3. Since 2017, the 2012 IgCC has been permitted in the County as an alternative to mandatory LEED building. And written comments may be submitted until October 5.

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Green Code Mandatory on April 1 For All Building in Baltimore

Green Building Law Update

Until that not yet determined date, projects may utilize the new Green Code, but significantly, the Code official will accept new registration for the Baltimore City Green Building Standard which projects when registered by that date will be permitted to proceed under that Standard. This delay in effective date is a big deal. ASHRAE 189.1

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Maryland Vetoes Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Increase

Green Building Law Update

And significantly, Maryland advantage the solar industry in other ways including that all solar panels in Maryland are, by law pervious (don’t be confused by the interplay of law and science) for purposes of stormwater management, zoning and the like. cents per Kilowatt hour the average price is among the highest in the continental U.S.

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Icy Hot

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At the conclusion of the World Economic Forum last week, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declared that Russia is eager to mine the Arctic for rubles and prepared to partner with other nations to develop its portion of the Arctic zone. Should large-scale development of the Arctic region be permitted? Don’t believe us?

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Sexy Solar vs Boring Gas

Construction Knowledge

ENR had a good article about moving forward with the goal of a more efficient and sustainable electrical national transmission system. The challenge of getting the new transmission lines permitted and constructed also leads to my conclusion. Even after the permits are in hand, the on-site construction can be onerous.