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5 Green Construction Practices that are becoming Standard Commercial Construction Procedures

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Anyone in the commercial construction industry knows there are a variety of certifications and designations that individuals, companies and projects can achieve to show they follow a high level of green commercial construction practices. are standard green procedures for ground-up construction projects. Here are a five examples: 1.

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING

The Constructor

Civic services such as water supply, drainage sewers, electric lines, telephone lines, etc. The site should command a good view of landscape such a hill, river, lake, etc. There should be good transport facilities such as railway, bus service, for going to office, college, market, etc.

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False Advertising Claims over Net Zero and LEED Certified Homes

Green Building Law Update

The application to the Sacramento City Council in 2010 for 34 sewer connection fee credits by Pacific Housing, Inc. Home is a Net Zero LEED certified home that includes solar with electrical storage, smart meter and more.”. And the disputes and differences about what is net zero energy should be of great interest to many.

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Water Conservation in a Green Home

Green Home Design Architect

Many times we think of energy only as heating and cooling systems or providing electricity to our homes for televisions and other appliances. By implementing a few simple actions to use water more efficiently, the average homeowner can reduce their water and sewer bills by one third, a significant savings!

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

Electric companies (utilities) and other electricity suppliers must submit renewable energy credits equal to a percentage specified in statute each year or else pay an alternative compliance payment equivalent to their shortfall. Water and Sewer Services. Clean Energy Jobs. Septic Systems. Renewable Energy.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: An Alternative.

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Green Guidelines and Certification for your Home. Green School Primer. Name: Kelly Hart. Location: Crestone, Colorado, United States. View my complete profile. The Cul-de-Sac Syndrome.

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The Largest Net-Zero Community Will Have 21,000 Homes

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Each home will have solar panels, electric vehicle chargers, and high-performance features that limit the need for air conditioning, heating, and ventilation. Recycled wastewater will be used for all irrigation through high-tech sewer pump stations, and landscaping will be drought tolerant and low combustible. Green Projects.