The New York City Department of Buildings released the Proposed Rules for Local Law 97. Focusing on carbon emissions and compliance requirements through 2050, this new law is set to reduce carbon emissions from buildings in NYC significantly. Local Law 97 (LL97) is part of New York City’s ambitious plans to address greenhouse gas…
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To reduce emissions and increase cost savings, developers are weighing the options for heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) systems for high-rise apartment buildings. Developers pursuing energy efficiency and green building certifications above the energy code, including ENERGY STAR and LEED, require energy-efficient HVAC systems to achieve energy savings targets. The standard packaged terminal air conditioners…
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Project financing gaps are one of the most significant deterrents to implementing green building and energy-efficiency measures. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) developed tax credit programs that encourage developers to pursue green building certifications or increase energy efficiency. The recently created Aspire and Emerge programs help developers finance projects with green building certifications…
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Amidst the recent devastation in Texas, there have been many deaths reported in Texas from carbon monoxide poisoning due to people heating their homes with combustion appliances inside the home (e.g., people using outdoor cooking grills or vehicles inside the home for heat). This tragic example of how homes may be used in catastrophic times highlights the need for electric homes to still have CO monitors in case auxiliary heat is introduced. Residential building code (IRC) only requires smoke alarms, versus both carbon…
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ReVireo is excited to announce that Casa Indiana, an affordable and supportive housing community in Philadelphia, PA, has been selected as the winner of the Green Building United Groundbreaker 2020 Awards, as well as a recipient of both the COTE (Committee on the Environment) Architectural Excellence Award from AIA Pennsylvania, and an SHN (Senior Housing…
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To the surprise of many who are unfamiliar, USGBC’s LEED certification focuses on more than just energy efficiency. In reality, it is comprised of a variety of credit categories that have been developed to “regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life.” In response to the global Coronavirus Pandemic, USGBC has developed and…
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