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Monthly Archives: April 2009
“Green Building Code” targeted at the commercial market
The International Code Council announced their intent to develop a “Green Building Code” targeted at the commercial market. The objectives of this new code will be targeted toward high performance buildings that are consistent with the ICC family of other … Continue reading
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Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings
ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2004 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, has been established by a ruling of the DOE as the commercial building reference standard for state building energy codes. This was done as a result of the federal … Continue reading
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Sustainable building design and construction practices
The AIA has entered into an agreement with The Green Building Initiative to jointly promote sustainable building design and construction practices. The agreement will allow the two organizations to: Provide education and training to promote the design of buildings that … Continue reading
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Legislation for Energy Improvements on Buildings
Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT) , member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, has introduced legislation that would provide financial incentives to homeowners and businesses to reduce their energy use. The bill, “The Retrofit for Energy and Environmental Performance … Continue reading
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Extended and Expanded Tax Credits for Metal Roofing
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 includes an extension and improvement to the tax incentives related to energy efficient improvements made to existing homes. Homeowners who make qualified energy efficient improvements, including a cool metal roof, to existing … Continue reading
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More Legislation Promoting Energy Efficiency
Actions in both the House of Representatives and the Senate advanced proposals to improve energy efficiency policy. In the House, Representatives Henry Waxman (D-CA) and Ed Markey (D-MA) released a “discussion draft” of energy and climate change legislation that contains … Continue reading
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