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Maryland Expanding Green Building Thru Government Leases

Green Building Law Update

The Maryland Green Building Council recommended a broad and deep expansion of green building leasing by state government and the Maryland Department of General Services has agreed to enlarge what is a “high performance building” for the purposes of state government leasing. public private partnerships are the de rigueur).

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PACE in Maryland is Not Keeping Pace

Green Building Law Update

But today, despite Maryland having enacted a PACE enabling law in 2014, only one PACE loan has closed in the State. million existing commercial buildings in the U.S. I was asked recently to recommend how PACE in Maryland could be improved. What follows is my top 10 list actions to make PACE a success in Maryland.

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Promoting Electric Vehicles as Environmental Policy or Corporate Welfare

Green Building Law Update

Maryland has been a leader in the promotion of plug-in electric vehicles. Maryland residents may be eligible for a one time excise tax credit, up to $3,000.00, when they purchase or lease a qualifying plug-in electric vehicle through June 30, 2017. have created incentives for plug-in electric vehicles.

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PACE Bill Due in Baltimore City

Green Building Law Update

PACE loan programs, where payments for energy efficiency, water conservation and renewable energy improvements to real estate are made through a building owner’s property tax bill are gaining acceptance nationally including being implemented across Maryland. Commercial PACE programs are still very new. Maryland is typical.

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Business Report: Maryland – Howard County Opens 3D Printing Prototype Lab

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3D Maryland, an initiative of the Howard County Economic Development Authority, has officially opened the state’s newest prototyping lab dedicated to the advancement of additive manufacturing, 3D printing and rapid technology. Thanks to the support we have received from Howard County, 3D Maryland is also getting national attention.

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PACE Programs are Stepping Up the Pace

Green Building Law Update

Property assessed clean energy (PACE) programs, where payments for energy efficiency, water conservation and renewable energy improvements to commercial real estate are made through a building owner’s property tax bill are beginning to hit their stride. There were not similar concerns expressed about commercial loans.

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Biggest Construction Companies In The US

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In the US there are a lot of construction companies doing different work within areas like commercial, institutional, industrial, and civil construction services. Bovis Lend Lease. But who are the biggest construction companies in the US? That is something GenieBelt has decided to figure out. Cajun Industries. Excel Contractors.

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