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Solar Capacity Grows in US, But States Still Struggle to Deploy

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31, 2021, up 28% from the same period a year earlier, says the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Recent regulation changes in Massachusetts and California are aimed to push development, but with some opposition. Solar energy added 9,604 MW through Oct.

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FTC Cracks Down on Environmental Marketing Claims

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The Federal Trade Commission announced six enforcement actions last week, including against companies that marketed supposedly biodegradable plastic rebar cap covers, plastic golf tees, and plastic shopping bags, as part of the agency’s ramped up crackdown on environmental claims. Clear Choice Housewares, Inc.

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Green Building Codes Not Eligible for Copyright Protection

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Courts have applied that still governing law to rule that the building codes of various governments from Massachusetts to Texas cannot be copyrighted. This case is Code Revision Commission v. But in recent years, some courts have sought to distinguish cases from that bedrock law. Public Resource Org, Inc.

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A Day in the Life of a Green Building Attorney

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Reviewing, considering and revising an enhanced commissioning scope. Responding to client email about LEED no cigarette smoking policy in Massachusetts where recreational cannabis will be allowed. Following an orchestral crescendo, the Beatle’s A Day in the Life ends with one of the most famous final chords in music history.

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Ambri Opens Manufacturing Facility In Marlborough, MA

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Massachusetts Gov. “I thank Ambri for choosing to expand in Massachusetts and congratulate all of the dedicated people of Ambri who made this day happen.” In 2015, Ambri plans to commission its first full-scale manufacturing facility, which will position the company for worldwide growth. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

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Nikki Bruno: Massachusetts Utility Commissions First U.S. Geothermal Network Linking Residential and Commercial Buildings in an Urban Neighborhood

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When interviewing to work for Eversource Energy in 2020, Nikki L. Bruno was asked if she had experience in the geothermal field. Bruno said no, but offered that she’d taken geology classes and could learn.

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Wynn Resorts Keeps Mass. License, Hit With Record Fine

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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission ruled on April 30 that Wynn Resorts may maintain its state casino license to open the $2.6-billion billion Encore Boston Harbor as scheduled on June 23.