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Commercial and Residential Developers, Builders and Landlords Face New Storm Water Regulations

by Kathryn Horning | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 5/22/2013

On May 8, 2013, the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board approved a new municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permit that will have far-reaching impacts on both new development projects and existing facilities...more

Green Building Update -- March 29, 2013

by Bryan C. Jackson, Andrew Ouvrier | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 4/1/2013

In This Issue: Green Building Focus - Father of LEED offers insight into rating system; AltBuild Expo coming to Santa Monica; Los Angeles to promote adoption of "cool roof" technology; PA bundles residential energy...more

Transbay Tower Groundbreaking [Video]

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 3/28/2013

On March 27, 2013, Hines and Boston Properties closed on the $192M acquisition of a 50k SF land parcel at 101 First St., San Francisco, from Transbay Joint Powers Authority. Coming soon: the 60-story, 1.4M SF Transbay Transit...more

Smart Contracting For Green Design And Construction

by Joyce Hackenbrach | Pepper Hamilton LLP on 2/25/2013

Originally published in Green Building News, February 20, 2013. Successful green building requires more planning and, preferably, a greater degree of integration in overall project delivery, than building without green...more

BPU Continues to Evaluate Incentive Programs for Solar Projects on Landfills and Brownfields

by Hesser McBride | Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P.A. on 2/14/2013

On July 23, 2012, L. 2012, c. 24 (the “Solar Act”) was signed into law by Governor Christie. The Solar Act, among other things, requires the New Jersey Board of Utilities (“BPU”) in consultation with the New Jersey...more

Green Building Update -- January 17, 2013

by Bryan C. Jackson, Andrew Ouvrier | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 1/18/2013

In This Issue: Green Building Focus - LEED hotel brand undertakes $1B funding plan; Energy benchmarking - a $9 billion savings plan; Top honors for sustainable landscape design; World's greenest office building to open...more

Green Building Newsletter -- January 10, 2013

by Bryan C. Jackson, Andrew Ouvrier | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 1/14/2013

In This Issue: Green Building Focus - Can white roofs increase global warming?; Some older buildings greener than LEED-certified properties; Microsoft moves to LEED Gold-certified 11 Times Square; Green building...more

The Old Defeats the New (Usefulness of LEED?) (News Note)

by Melissa Dewey Brumback on 1/10/2013

Last week, I mentioned the renewal of the tax credits for wind energy. Another report which came across my desk recently is one from SustainableBusiness.com, in which it is reported that some (although certainly not all) of...more

Opportunities and Risks in Green Buildings -- Be careful not to overstate certifications and other environmental achievements

by Lane Powell PC - Environmental Law on 11/9/2012

Adopting green business practices in a challenging economy may seem like a luxury, but some tactics, such as reducing a commercial building’s energy usage, actually can save money and make a business more competitive....more

Green Building Update -- October 9, 2012

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 10/10/2012

In This Issue: Green Building Focus - Green building benefits 'need better documentation'; LEED rating system grows into global phenomenon; CBRE puts up $1M to fund green building research; AIA commits to develop public...more

Is CEQA "Fixed"- Do Infill CEQA Reforms Help Or Handicap Your Project?

by Jennifer L. Hernandez, Melanie Sengupta | Holland & Knight LLP on 9/13/2012

California's Legislature passed the California Environmental Quality Act in 1970 (Pub. Res. Code § 21000 et seq.)("CEQA") to establish a process for lead agencies to analyze and mitigate potential environmental impacts...more

Baker & McKenzie: Withholding tax cuts for Clean Building Managed Investment Trusts

by Baker & McKenzie Australia on 8/28/2012

Following announcements earlier this year, the Government has issued draft legislation for public consultation proposing to reduce the final withholding tax rate for certain managed investment trusts (MITs) from 15% to 10%....more

Green Building Update -- August 24, 2012

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 8/27/2012

Green Building Focus -- London 2012: green building wins (and fails); Policymakers explore government's role in green building; State legislators celebrate green schools; New energy standards mean greener buildings; Colored...more

Green Building Update -- August 9, 2012

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 8/13/2012

In This Issue: DOT: $787 million for transit includes "green" facilities; Green certification adds 9% to home sales prices in California; Tumult grows over LEED rating system update; NY passes property tax exemption for...more

It’s Out: The Latest Draft Permit For California Industrial Storm Water Dischargers

by Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP on 8/7/2012

The State Water Board is moving closer to reissuing the Industrial General Storm Water Permit (IGP) with the release of a draft for public review and comment. This lengthy draft differs substantially from current requirements...more

California Energy Commission Approves 2013 Energy Efficiency Standards

by Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP on 7/3/2012

The California Energy Commission has unanimously approved a range of energy efficiency standards for residential and commercial buildings to be included in the 2013 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24) which will...more

Green Building Coming to a Property Near You

by Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger... on 6/15/2012

Last week, the California Energy Commission unanimously approved energy efficiency standards for commercial buildings and new homes. The new 2013 Building and Energy Efficiency Standards (Standards), which take effect on...more

Green Building Coming to a Home Near You

by Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger... on 6/4/2012

Yesterday, the California Energy Commission unanimously approved energy efficiency standards for new homes and commercial buildings. The new 2013 Building and Energy Efficiency Standards (Standards), which take effect on...more

Green Building Newsletter - May 2012

by Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 5/28/2012

In This Edition: Law & Policy Updates: AB 1103 Update: Revised Draft Regulations Postpone Compliance with California’s Nonresidential Building Energy Use Disclosure Program and Recent CEQA Legislation Streamlines Review...more

Building Profits -- It Ain’t Easy Building Green

by Duane Morris LLP on 12/21/2011

A number of state and municipal governments (and in some cases, even the federal government) have incorporated – to varying extents – requirements that new construction meet green building or LEED certification...more

Earth Matters - Issue Nine - December 2011

by Phillips Lytle LLP on 12/13/2011

In this issue: - Stormwater Control on Construction Sites - Spotlight - New Rule Against Perpetuities Court of Appeals Case - Great Lakes Water Withdrawal: A Debate Ensues - New Incentives...more

The International Green Construction Code™ Could Transform the Development, Operation and Sale of Real Estate

by Venable LLP on 9/16/2011

INTRODUCTION In March 2012, the International Code Council — America’s foremost building code writing body — is scheduled to release the International Green Construction Code™ (IGCC). If released in its current form,...more

New Jersey's Solar Renewable Portfolio Standards - A Model for Success

by Daniel McKillop on 8/19/2011

New Jersey’s solar electricity generating program has evolved into one of the most successful market-based incentive programs in the country. The state is second only to California in the amount of installed solar...more

Seeking a Safe Harbor: Can ASTM's BEPA Help Sellers Avoid Liability?

by Dinsmore & Shohl LLP on 6/13/2011

As seen in The Voice published by DRI. How do you know if a certain commercial property is energy efficient or inefficient? If the building is LEED-certified, what exactly does that mean with regard to the building's...more

Financing Energy Efficiency Upgrades in Commercial/Industrial Buildings

by Dermot Duncan on 5/26/2011

This is a Newsflash detailing the core drivers/incentives for building owners to upgrade the energy efficiency of their buildings....more

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Commercial and Residential Developers, Builders and Landlords Face New Storm Water Regulations

Green Building Update -- March 29, 2013

Transbay Tower Groundbreaking [Video]

Smart Contracting For Green Design And Construction

BPU Continues to Evaluate Incentive Programs for Solar Projects on Landfills and Brownfields

Green Building Update -- January 17, 2013

Green Building Newsletter -- January 10, 2013

The Old Defeats the New (Usefulness of LEED?) (News Note)

Opportunities and Risks in Green Buildings -- Be careful not to overstate certifications and other environmental achievements

Green Building Update -- October 9, 2012

Is CEQA "Fixed"- Do Infill CEQA Reforms Help Or Handicap Your Project?

Baker & McKenzie: Withholding tax cuts for Clean Building Managed Investment Trusts

Green Building Update -- August 24, 2012

Green Building Update -- August 9, 2012

It’s Out: The Latest Draft Permit For California Industrial Storm Water Dischargers

California Energy Commission Approves 2013 Energy Efficiency Standards

Green Building Coming to a Property Near You

Green Building Coming to a Home Near You

Green Building Newsletter - May 2012

Building Profits -- It Ain’t Easy Building Green

Earth Matters - Issue Nine - December 2011

The International Green Construction Code™ Could Transform the Development, Operation and Sale of Real Estate

New Jersey's Solar Renewable Portfolio Standards - A Model for Success

Seeking a Safe Harbor: Can ASTM's BEPA Help Sellers Avoid Liability?

Financing Energy Efficiency Upgrades in Commercial/Industrial Buildings

Transbay Tower Groundbreaking [Video]

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