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Green Codes Update: There’s Money on the Table for Energy-Efficient Glazing
Codes are becoming increasingly stringent, but they’re only on paper and don’t do anything until used. That could soon change, thanks to the help of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Industry codes consultant Tom Culp discussed those developments during the … Continue reading
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Tagged BEC Conference, Building Envelope Contractors, Construction, Department of Energy, embodied carbon, Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction, Environmental Product Declarations, General Services Administration, glazing, Inflation Reduction Act, International Green Code, Tom Culp, Urmilla Sowell
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US Government to Prioritize American-Made, Lower-Carbon Construction Materials
The U.S. government will prioritize the use of American-made, lower-carbon construction materials for federally funded projects, including curtainwalls and flat glass, the General Services Administration (GSA) announced. The GSA issued a request for information this past week to learn more … Continue reading
Inflation Reduction Act Promotes Renewable Energy, Looks to Drastically Cut Emissions
The Inflation Reduction Act passed the House this past week becoming the country’s most ambitious energy and climate policy to date. The legislation paves the way for more clean energy, updated building codes, billions of dollars for communities in need … Continue reading
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Tagged American Institute of Architects, building codes, carbon-emitting, climate-friendly technologies, Dynamic Glass Act, energy, energy codes, Federal Buildings Fund, General Services Administration, greenhouse gas emissions, Inflation Reduction Act, International Energy Conservation Code, tax credits, tax incentives
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