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October has been a productive month for efficiency-minded urban dwellers in New York City. In total, nine laws were passed this month with the effect of reducing electricity use and increasing water efficiency in qualifying buildings.
The laws are the legacy of recommendations of the New York City Green Codes Task Force, which issued dozens of [...]
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New York City Enacts Nine More Laws to Promote Efficiency in its Building Code
USGBC Sued for “deceiving users” on Energy Savings
The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) is being sued under the Lanham and Sherman Antitrust Acts for “deceiving users” about the energy savings of LEED certified buildings. The lawsuit was brought in the Southern District of New York by Henry Gifford, a well-known critic of USGBC and LEED.
The complaint alleges fraud on the part of [...]