by Michael O'Brian on April 5, 2010
Public Comments Needed Before May 15, 2010
The International Code Council announced the release of Public Version 1.0 of the International Green Construction Code (IGCC) which is now open for public comment (ending May 15, 2010).
The initial document (According to the ICC):
- Will use the “model” code approach
- Minimum and advanced levels of performance (Green and high-performance buildings)
- Will work as an overlay to the ICC Family of Codes
- Written in mandatory language that provides a new regulatory framework
- Will provide performance and prescriptive solutions
- Will account for local conditions
- Reflect the AIA 2030 Challenge
- Work in tandem with leading Green rating systems
- Designed with local, state & federal law in mind
The Initial IGCC, is [click to continue…]
by Michael O'Brian on January 17, 2009
Climate Change and Green Jobs are part of the new administration
Emphasis on clean energy and a green industry are part of the turn around plan presented by future President Barack Obama. Recently the house moved to pass the American Recovery and Reinvestment Bill.
According to the summary of the bill the stimulus will:
Put people back to work today and reduce our dependence on foreign oil tomorrow, we will strengthen efforts directed at doubling renewable energy production and renovate public buildings to make them more energy efficient
- $32 billion to transform the nation’s energy transmission, distribution, and production systems by allowing for a smarter and better grid and focusing investment in renewable technology.
- $16 billion to [click to continue…]
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