Legislation
Mitigating Risks and Planning Ahead for the Climate Solutions Now Act
Strategies for Building Owners in Maryland August 17, 2023 | By: Matthew Torr Summary: Maryland’s Climate Solutions Now Act presents an urgent need for building owners to plan for compliance and reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions. Building owners must phase out fossil fuel consumption and adopt energy-efficient HVAC, domestic water, and lighting systems to…
Read MoreNavigating the Climate Solutions Now Act
A Comprehensive Guide for Maryland August 16, 2023 | By: Matthew Torr Summary: The Climate Solutions Now Act passed in April 2022 in Maryland, targeting greenhouse gas reduction across sectors like Buildings, Transportation, Utilities, & Social Justice. Focus is on electrifying infrastructure, reducing building emissions, promoting renewables, and encouraging electric vehicles. Maryland aims for net-zero…
Read MoreUnlocking Building Sustainability with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
Maximizing Federal 179D Rebates June 23, 2023 | By: Casey Ross Summary: The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) brings significant changes to sustainable energy reduction strategies in buildings. The primary change is the transformation of Federal 179D rebates from tax rebates to tax incentives, benefiting commercial building owners. The incentives range from $0.61 to $5 per…
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