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Green Code Conflict
Published on 2011-06-14 16:04:00
The history and application of zoning codes until quite recently remained an evolutionary tale that began after the Chicago fire in 1909 and spread across the nation, big cities and small, dense urban areas and rural communities as well. The result is a century of antiquated, badly conceived and poorly written zoning codes. In particular, at least in Southern California, there are some significant gaps between current zoning law and sustainable development criteria, resulting in conflicts to des
Cleaner Rain Water Coming Our Way!
Published on 2011-06-14 15:40:00
The new Cal Green Building Code is to Architects as the Regional Water Board’s Order No. R8-2010-0033 / NPDES No. CAS 6180033 is to Civil Engineers! Not to be forgotten by all the anticipation of the new building code, the above mentioned revisions to Region 8’s Water Quality Management Plan will create many changes in storm water mitigation.
The Future of Solar
Published on 2011-06-14 15:34:00
Rebates and tax incentives are the engines that drive the solar business. The Rebates or subsidies can be used in various ways as incentives while producing two very different results.
