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Zero energy buildings can be constructed with no added upfront cost

BD+C

Many types of zero energy (ZE) buildings can be constructed with no added upfront cost, and some commercial buildings can see return on investment in as little as one year, according to a report by U.S. Green Building Council Massachusetts Chapter.

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RELi Could be Standard Practice in Nearly Every Real Estate Transaction

Green Building Law Update

is significant because it is widely suggested, just as a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment is now standard practice in nearly every commercial real estate transaction in this country, that in the future the same will be true of a resilience assessment. The Green Business Certification Inc.’s The launch of RELi 2.0 Of note, RELi 2.0

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RELi Could be Standard Practice in Nearly Every Real Estate Transaction

Green Building Law Update

is significant because it is widely suggested, just as a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment is now standard practice in nearly every commercial real estate transaction in this country, that in the future the same will be true of a resilience assessment. The Green Business Certification Inc.’s The launch of RELi 2.0 Of note, RELi 2.0

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Massachusetts Most Energy-Efficient State; Mississippi Most Improved

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Ernest Moniz, along with a top elected official of a state, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick. Available online at [link] , the State Scorecard shows that the top 10 states for energy efficiency are: Massachusetts, California, New York, Oregon, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Maryland, and Illinois.

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First Commercial US Offshore Wind Farm Gets Long Awaited Green Light

ENR Construction

Vineyard Wind project, off Massachusetts, wins federal construction permit, and will be built under a PLA, as state announces it will bid out new ocean real estate for 1.6 GW more wind capacity

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Massachusetts Holds On To Top Energy Efficiency Ranking

Business Facilities

Massachusetts broke its 2016 tie with California by holding on to the No. As Massachusetts continues to make historic investments and progress in clean energy development, energy efficiency remains the most cost-effective method of reducing ratepayer costs and lowering greenhouse gas emissions,” said Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker. “As

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Massive makeover goes solar at MassMutual

Contractor Magazine

— For decades, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) has recognized the importance of environmental responsibility, making it a key facet of the firm’s corporate culture and citizenship. Recently, new ultra-green initiatives demonstrate just how far the company is willing to push the envelope.