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False Advertising Claims over Net Zero and LEED Certified Homes

Green Building Law Update

Homebuyers are making claims of false advertising over “Net Zero LEED certified” houses in midtown Sacramento – that may be neither. The application to the Sacramento City Council in 2010 for 34 sewer connection fee credits by Pacific Housing, Inc. The process is private and not public, so information may be limited.

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Excellence in Sustainability - 1021 O Street State Office Building

ENR Construction

Energy conservation is a hallmark of this California State Office Building in Sacramento, one of the state’s first net-zero energy, net-zero carbon, all-electric government office facilities.

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California utility adopts climate emergency declaration

BD+C

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) recently adopted a climate emergency declaration. The declaration includes a commitment to working toward an ambitious goal of delivering carbon-neutral electricity by 2030.

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Top 10 Environmentally Friendly U.S. Metros

Pro Builder

Variables include the prevalence of electric cars, zero-waste buildings, farmers markets, and environmental protection laws. San Francisco placed at number one while Boston came in second and Sacramento ranked third. One notable takeaway from the findings is that many larger cities are often more eco-friendly than smaller urban areas.

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NAHB Chairman's Message: Developing a New Generation of Home Building Professionals

Pro Builder

Central to NAHB’s efforts, of course, is HBI, with its more than 500 programs in 47 states, which graduate roughly 10,000 students each year with skills in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, building construction technology, HVAC, landscaping, masonry, and solar installation. and Charlotte, N.C.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

With so many states trying to lure businesses to their cities, why have such pioneering companies as Intel, Siemens Mobility, Micron and SynapSense chosen to call Sacramento, California home? But perhaps most enticing is Sacramento’s commitment to becoming a green city; currently boasting the second largest number of buildings in the U.S.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Maryland — SSA’s New Data Hub Moves Forward In Urbana

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) is seeking approval to construct a state-of-the-art natural gas fueled electric generation facility in Cecil County, MD. It would be powered by natural gas, a clean and domestically plentiful form of energy used to create electricity. Old Dominion Plans Generator in Cecil County.