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One Click LCA recently launched a new software tool to help building teams comply with Part 11, Title 24, of the California Code of Regulations—CALGreen. The regulation is the nation’s first state-mandated green building code to include embodied carbon emission control as a mandatory component, effective from July 1, 2024.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is indefinitely delaying the implementation of congestion pricing in Manhattan just weeks before the plan was to take effect. The controversial plan would have had drivers pay $15 to enter Manhattan south of 60th street.
Federal government research shows a huge leap in the penetration of LEDs in the lighting market from 2010 to 2020. In 2010 and 2015, LED installations represented 1% and 8% of overall lighting inventory, respectively.
Minnesota recently adopted a first-in-nation law that requires contractors to pay prevailing wage for subsidized housing projects in the state. This action makes Minnesota the first state in the nation to mandate prevailing wages on projects funded by federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC).
Provides advice on satisfying requirements for the National Flood Insurance Program.
Document includes updated findings, case studies, new strategies for financing, designing, building affordable housing.
Air Force threatens formal dispute process.
Model building, a city hall, could operate without utility service for two weeks.
Enhancing building utilization and reusing materials also aid carbon reduction.
Some exceptions do apply.
GHG gases can be reduced by at least 11% with upgrades to public buildings and large private buildings.
Study finds 51-day average payment turnaround.
Reflective coatings channel sunlight raising temperatures where pedestrians walk.
Provisions include increased building envelope performance and reduced air infiltration.
