Tag: construction
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NYC Council Approves Five More Energy Efficiency Bills
Back in September, the City Council passed five more bills based on recommendations from the Green Codes Task Force – 12 bills from this report have now been passed. This most recent package has been sent to the mayor for his signature. First, four of the bills improve lighting efficiency in the in a very…
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August forum: Working with contractors
With EcoBroker Gennaro Brooks-Church, Owner’s Rep John Messerschmidt, and green contractor Robert Politzer
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The Definitive Guide To The Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010
Curious about what’s in Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010, commonly know as “Cash for Caulkers”? Construction Software Advice has a excellent and thorough run down of everything in the proposed legislation, including details of each of the thirteen retrofit types eligible for funding.