Topic
Energy Efficiency
276 published works
Green Building Law Update
Energy Efficiency Deduction Could Benefit You
I spend a good deal of time discussing federal green building projects, so it only seems natural that I pass on information regarding what could be a very beneficial program…
Land Use Prof Blog
Even Boulder Struggles with its Carbon Footprint
From the Wall Street journal, an article about how Boulder, despite heroic efforts in reducing the carbon footprint of its built environment, has only reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 1%.…
Land Use Prof Blog
Baby, It’s Cold in Here
From one of my favorite periodicals, The New York Times, an article on people who like it cold in their houses. How cold? 30 to 40 degrees, for some. They…
Green Building Law Update
D.C. Keeps PACE To Support Energy Efficient Homes
Do you remember Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) bonds? If you recall, in a June 2009 post, I proclaimed my undying affection for PACE bonds, which can serve as a…
Louisiana Law Blog
State of the State: Louisiana Government Active in Green Initiatives
By Kean Miller
During the past few years, the Louisiana Legislature has adopted many “green” initiatives as part of climate and energy policies. The state has placed a strong emphasis on increasing both…
Land Use Prof Blog
Eichholtz, Kok, & Quigley on Green Office Buildings
Piet M.A. Eichholtz (Maastricht--Economics), Nils Kok (Maastricht--Economics), and John M. Quigley (Berkeley--Economics) have posted Doing Well by Doing Good? Green Office Buildings, forthcoming in the American Economic Review. The abstract:This…
Renewable + Law
Show Me the Money: $47 Million for Efficiency in IT & Communications
By Janet Jacobs
Today Energy Secretary Chu announced that the Department of Energy will award $47 million for 14 nation-wide projects that will support the development of new technologies improving energy efficiency in the information technology…
New Jersey Law Blog
New Jersey Clean Energy Program: Pay for Performance
The New Jersey Clean Energy Program administered by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities through its Office of Clean Energy offers a host of financial incentives. Among these is…
New Jersey Law Blog
New York State Energy and Development Authority to provide loans for Energy Audits and Qualified Energy Efficiency Services under Green Jobs-Green New York Program
On October 9, 2009, the New York State Legislature enacted the Green Jobs-Green New York Act of 2009 ("Green Jobs Act") as P.L. 2009, ch. 487, amending the Public Authorities…
Land Use Prof Blog
Salkin on NY Local Governments and Climate Change & Energy Efficiency
Patricia Salkin (Albany) has posted New York Local Governments Respond to Climate Change and Energy Efficiency. The abstract:While climate change is not exclusively a land use issue, some of the…