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California may require solar on new high-rise residential and commercial buildings

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) passed new standards that would mandate solar energy and storage on new commercial buildings and high-rise multifamily structures.

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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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California Geo Bill passes General Assembly | Geothermal content.

Contractor Magazine

Residential Plumbing. 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. Related Articles California Geo Bill passes General Assembly.

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Opportunities Shine in Community Solar

Green Building Law Update

But a 2008 study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory found that less than 27% of residential rooftops are suitable for hosting an on site photovoltaic system, after taking into consideration structural, shading, and ownership issues. Advances in solar technology have made photovoltaics a much sought after energy alternative.

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New California Energy Code Makes Moves Toward Zero Emission Buildings

Pro Builder

New California Energy Code Makes Moves Toward Zero Emission Buildings. The California Energy Commission recently announced the 2022 update of the statewide building energy code will require new buildings to use less energy and cut carbon pollution by transitioning homes off of fossil fuels. cbroderick. Fri, 08/13/2021 - 08:58.

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PMI says CEC’s California emergency drought regs are imprudent, urges use of WaterSense products

Contractor Magazine

The California Energy Commission has gone beyond WaterSense standards, mandating that new urinal installations use no more than a pint per flush and faucets max out at 1.2-GPM. Commercial Plumbing Residential Plumbing'

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Construction Project Databases in California in 2024: Finding Key Opportunities

Building Radar

The construction landscape in California is bustling with opportunities in 2024, from commercial developments to infrastructure upgrades. This article explores the leading construction project databases in California and how they can help you navigate the market, along with the role Building Radar plays in enhancing this process.