Green Building Law Update

MARCH 8, 2020

This blog post highlights the legal risk associated with ESG disclosures and proffers that with green building practices companies can mitigate their legal risk while still being responsive to the trend of investor demands for more disclosure. Make no mistake, there is no U.S. Such offers no good guidance for U.S. best practices.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Massachusetts, Colorado, and Illinois lead the list of the Top 10 States for LEED, an annual ranking of U.S. states that made significant strides in sustainable building design, construction, and transformation over the past year. Washington, D.C., sf of LEED space per resident is more than any individual state.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

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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Massachusetts Rhode Island Idaho Vermont 43

BD+C

JUNE 18, 2024

0 dbarista Tue, 06/18/2024 - 15:58 Building Technology A promising research project looks at the possibilities for thermoelectric systems to thermally condition buildings, writes Mahsa Farid Mohajer, Sustainable Building Analyst with Stantec. What if we do this by repurposing existing technology? We need new ways to get to net zero.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

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. Far West U.S. -

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 26, 2016

Illinois Is Top State For LEED Green Building originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. USGBC’s annual Top 10 States for LEED list highlights states throughout the country that are making significant strides in sustainable building design, construction and transformation. as the epicenter of green building.

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Illinois Green Colorado Virginia 40

Business Facilities

APRIL 6, 2022

In partnership with Bank of America, USGBC LEED for Cities certification has provided over $2 million to accelerate action on climate change, resilience, and social equity.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Green Building Council issued a LEED Interpretation in 2018 ruling, “smoking of cannabis is considered a form of smoking for the purposes of both the interior and exterior smoking provisions of the LEED Prerequisite Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control.”. Does it promote sustainability focused practices in the building industry?

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Building Information Management

APRIL 5, 2013

. “New recommendations by a National Research Council (NRC) expert panel on green and sustainable building performance could lead to a revolution in building science by creating the first large building performance database” – Paul Fisette, University of Massachusetts Amherst.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

The Green Business Certification Inc.’s By selectively bundling existing sustainable and regenerative guidelines with RELi’s groundbreaking credits for emergency preparedness, adaptation, and community vitality, RELi 2.0 trillion for Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, with $1.9 trillion for Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, with $1.9

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

The movement toward green building has been slow to catch on in the casino industry, but that could change with Suffolk Downs, which plans to build a $1 billion casino in Boston. “We

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Boston Sustainability Massachusetts United States 40

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

The Green Business Certification Inc.’s By selectively bundling existing sustainable and regenerative guidelines with RELi’s groundbreaking credits for emergency preparedness, adaptation, and community vitality, RELi 2.0 trillion for Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, with $1.9 trillion for Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, with $1.9

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2024

ANA Hybrid Technology Leads the Green Revolution As an industry leader, ANA contributes to mitigating climate change and meeting industry demands. The 15 and 25-kWh LTO batteries that can last up to 30 years under normal load conditions provide sustainable energy and help achieve an eco-friendly and renewable future.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 27, 2022

The Guide to LEED Sustainability Principles for Beginners. Easily grasp the fundamentals of LEED green building design & construction guidelines. The LEED Green Building Design and Construction Guide is thorough to a fault. At an intimidating 274 pages, the guidelines are too technical for those new to sustainable construction.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 20, 2016

Just in time for Earth Day, the Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC celebrated the opening of its Green Energy Facility in Freetown, MA on April 15. The Stop & Shop Green Energy Facility is expected to process an average of 95 tons of inedible food per day, an estimated 34,000 tons per year. Source: Stop & Shop/YouTube).

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

While we all have been focused on the Presidential election results, cannabis law reform won in eight out of the nine states where it was on the ballot, from California to Massachusetts, on November 8, making clear the that the public is ready to put the harsh prohibitionist pot policies of the past behind us.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 23, 2020

I have for years advised public companies about environmental matters and sustainability including navigating the complexity of ESG disclosures while recognizing the business’ purpose of generating value for shareholders, in the SEC decision making landscape.

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Green Home Design Architect

JUNE 5, 2015

He is also a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and a National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) certified architect licensed in New Hampshire, Vermont, New York and Massachusetts. Green Building Council’s national standard for the development of high performance sustainable buildings.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

home building industry is experiencing a dramatic renaissance of innovation, resulting from concurrent revolutions in digital data capture and green building practices that have accelerated with the COVID-19 pandemic to more widespread adoption of new technology. . The sustainable construction world has become a data-driven marketplace.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 2, 2013

Fenway Center will also feature one of the largest private solar power plants in Massachusetts, and the Metropolitan Boston Transit Authority’s first net-zero-energy train station. The plan respects the urban grid and adds significant greenspaces for community enjoyment.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 28, 2018

.” (m) On or about October 25, 2011, SINOVEL and ZHAO HAICHUN copied and caused to be copied the software compiled from the stolen and modified AMSC PM3000 source code into a wind turbine in Charlestown, Massachusetts. With apologies to John le Carré, you will enjoy reading the complete Grand Jury charges here.

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Wisconsin Software Software Massachusetts 136

Building Information Management

MAY 20, 2015

By Massachusetts Contractors on May 19, 2015 – [link]. JOC is critical to improving construction productivity with respect to renovation, repair, sustainability, and maintenance projects. Contact Us. Expert Interview with Peter Cholakis Of 4Clicks On Saving Time And Money On The Estimation Process.

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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Green Building Council is expanding its LEED for Cities and Communities program with a new $500,000 grant from Bank of America. Read: 20 Communities To Address Climate Change, Resilience, Social Equity at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2012

Is there no better way for GSA to meet sustainability requirement than via LEED? The recently released sustainability and energy “scorecard” by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) demonstrates just how successful GSA has been at reducing costs, improving efficiency and eliminating waste. 2 B Green Profitably. 7group, LLC.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Massachusetts edges out California as most energy-efficient state, Maryland among most improved, according to the State Energy Efficiency Scorecard from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.

Maryland 40

Maryland Massachusetts California Rhode Island 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 12, 2013

In the wake of Superstorm Sandy and 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a new green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), The Nature Conservancy , and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 23, 2014

Demonstrating success factors relating to education, innovation, sustainability and transparency, Paris, Berlin and Amsterdam, for example, are distinguished by their strengths in talent and new technologies, while Copenhagen has among the world’s strongest “green” credentials. Far West U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S. -

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Green Home Design Architect

JANUARY 26, 2011

Entries were judged on overall design excellence including aesthetics, clarity, creativity, appropriate functionality, sustainability, building performance, and appropriateness with regard to fulfilling the client's program. The entries were also previewed in the January/February 2011 issue of NH Home Magazine. www.boninarchitects.com.

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 25, 2012

Green Geothermal. Green Mechanical Awards. Posted 2 weeks ago in Sustainably Speaking. Plumbing Contractor. Residential Plumbing. Wastewater. Piping Fire Sprinklers. Pipefitting. Piping Contractor. Hydronics Hydronics Systems. Radiant Heating. Bath/Kitchen Faucets. Remodeling. Technology GPS. IR Cameras. PCs/Tablets. Technology.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

And today environmental groups are alleging greenwashing and intentional misrepresentation, including claims in contravention of the Federal Trade Commission Green Guides, targeting companies making ESG assertions. It is not Hester Prynne’s “A” for adultery in Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1642, but rather ESG in America in 2020.

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Green Home Design Architect

MARCH 2, 2011

The green shag carpeting still gracing your floors should be replaced. Bonin Architects is licensed in New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and New York (inquire as to other states). Don't forget shutters and windows. If your home has vinyl or aluminum siding, be sure it's clean.

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Algae is a sustainable material available to designers. Upon learning that algae has a very high protein content, making it a contender for food of the future, this Danish studio decided to create an installation to start conversations about sustainable architecture solutions. The structure also acts as a public information center.

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Business Facilities

MAY 24, 2022

District of Columbia, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Dallas round out top five, cutting energy costs while increasing efficiency, reducing emissions.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 6, 2014

It produced a comprehensive report on the importance of manufacturing for the Corridor, a communications and marketing report, sustainability report and a strategic plan. The organization strives to create a sustainable manufacturing workforce in the region. Promoting green jobs in our neighborhoods is also a key focus of the plan.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

This created a sustained class of new employees passing through all preconstruction phases, enabling everyone to experience preconstruction firsthand. . In New York, she stepped up and managed minority business outreach, community relations, and sustainability and LEED credential efforts. . New York, NY.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 24, 2021

Current SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, famously said, “we are seeing a similar scarlet letter phenomenon in today’s modern, but no less flawed world” but it is not Hester Prynne’s “A” for adultery in Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1642, but rather ESG in America in 2020. Theirs is a watered down definition of “sustainability risks.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 30, 2017

percent, Massachusetts’ 3.7 The Massachusetts unemployment rate dropped to 2.8 At the last board retreat of the Northeast Economic Developer’s Association, it was discussed how, in New England, most communities include vitality, sustainability and other types of revenue generation such as sales or rooms and meals tax.

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