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BOMA Applauds Passage Of Critical Tax Legislation

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:42:31 +0000

BOMA International applauds Congress’ recent passage of the $859 billion tax bill, which includes provisions that will strengthen commercial real estate and economic recovery.

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IFMA Supports Bill Promoting Energy And Infrastructure

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:21:06 +0000

The bill directs the GSA to identify core competencies, professional certifications, a recommended curriculum, and continuing education courses to ensure that federal buildings are operated in accordance with industry best practices and standards.

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H.R. 5396 Would Add Jobs, Strengthen National Energy Policy

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:59:46 +0000

The recently introduced Green Energy Efficient Roofs and Job Creation Act will stimulate job creation and accelerate the acknowledged role high performance roof systems play in reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency.

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Landmark Chemical Security Legislation Passes House

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:05:06 +0000

On November 6, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2868, the Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 reauthorizing the DHS program to implement and enforce the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS), which are currently set to expire in October 2010.

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NEMA Motor Tax Credit Included in Senate Tax Bill (S. 1639)

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:19:04 +0000

The tax credit is estimated to provide between $400 and $600 million in direct tax incentives to original equipment manufacturers for making--and end users for purchasing--more efficient products.

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American Clean Energy and Security Act Passes

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:05:54 +0000

The American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES), which just passed the House in a close vote, is being seen by many energy and environmental advocates as an important step forward towards the comprehensive approach needed to reduce climate emissions and increase clean energy usage in the United States.

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Many Retailers In New York State Now Required To Recycle Plastic Bags

Anne Vazquez — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:43:02 +0000

New York Governor David Paterson has signed legislation to increase the collection and recycling of plastic carryout bags.

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Guest Commentary: What to Do About Pending “Green” Legislation

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:36:12 +0000

The bottom line is that green building legislation is coming—and companies, their CEOs, their SVPs of Real Estate, and their facilities managers need to get ready.

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