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California Building Standards Commission adopts 2013 code update

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The California Building Standards Commission adopted the new 2013 state standards code that includes new energy code provisions, accessibility standards, green building and water use modifications.The 2013 code includes: read more.

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South Miami Poised to Mandate Solar Panels

Green Building Law Update

The City of South Miami, Florida City Commission is scheduled to take a final vote on July 18 on an ordinance that will require rooftop photovoltaic panels on new construction and major renovations. The proposed requirement is a first anywhere except in California where there are only a very few locales with a similar mandate.

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FTC Order Restricts use of “All Natural”

Green Building Law Update

The Federal Trade Commission issued a summary decision against California Naturel, Inc., The FTC’s Green Guides do not provide guidance on the term “natural.” Other than adding the disclaimer, California Naturel has not changed the representations challenged in the complaint.

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California Geo Bill passes General Assembly | Geothermal content.

Contractor Magazine

Green Geothermal. Green Mechanical Awards. Home > Green > Geothermal > California Geo Bill passes General Assembly. California Geo Bill passes General Assembly. Championed by the new California Geothermal Heat Pump Lobby Coalition (CalGeo), AB 2339 (Williams/V.M. Plumbing Contractor. Wastewater.

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California’s Bid to Make New Buildings Greener Will Raise Cost

Pro Builder

“The urgency of climate change has gone up,” said Andrew McAllister, a member of the California Energy Commission, which developed and approved the building code changes. “We If we push it and we do things that are modern and efficient and green, we tend to be able to do it in Los Angeles,” Mr. Marini said.

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LEED is the Tool to Restrict Water Use in This Town

Green Building Law Update

While much attention was given last week to California Governor Jerry Brown’s executive order, in response to that state’s long running drought, seeking to reduce overall water use by 25%, there may be more to be learned from how the small Town of Hampstead in Maryland responded to its own water crisis in 2008.

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Drought Restriction Ordinance Means New California Lawns Will be Smaller

Green Industry Professionals

The California Water Commission approved new limits for the amount of water that can be used on landscapes.