ReVireo is proud to announce that we have received the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Each year, the ENERGY STAR program honors a select group of businesses and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to energy efficiency and the transition to a clean energy economy. ENERGY STAR…
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The New York City Department of Buildings released the Proposed Rules for Local Law 97. Focusing on carbon emissions and compliance requirements through 2050, this new law is set to reduce carbon emissions from buildings in NYC significantly. Local Law 97 (LL97) is part of New York City’s ambitious plans to address greenhouse gas…
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To reduce emissions and increase cost savings, developers are weighing the options for heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) systems for high-rise apartment buildings. Developers pursuing energy efficiency and green building certifications above the energy code, including ENERGY STAR and LEED, require energy-efficient HVAC systems to achieve energy savings targets. The standard packaged terminal air conditioners…
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On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), which includes billions of dollars in investments to reduce carbon emissions and produce renewable energy. The IRA, most notably for the residential real estate development and homebuilding industries, extends and expands the Section 45L Tax Credit for Energy Efficient Homes. Section…
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Project financing gaps are one of the most significant deterrents to implementing green building and energy-efficiency measures. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) developed tax credit programs that encourage developers to pursue green building certifications or increase energy efficiency. The recently created Aspire and Emerge programs help developers finance projects with green building certifications…
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Confronting New Jersey’s greenhouse gas emissions, largely due to the transportation sector, has become a point of interest for Governor Phil Murphy’s administration in recent years. Electric vehicles (EVs) have concurrently become increasingly popular amongst the general public. However, “range anxiety” and a lack of public charging stations is detrimental to the growth of the…
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The Pennsylvania (PA) Uniform Construction Code (UCC) Review and Advisory Council (RAC) has reviewed and adopted the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The 2018 IECC will take the place of the PA-amended version of the 2015 IECC. There is a six-month grace period during which projects in Pennsylvania can still comply with the PA-amended…
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New Jersey is breaking new ground on aggressive programs for electric vehicle (EV) use, establishing NJ as a leader in EV policy. Since over 40% of NJ’s greenhouse gas emissions are due to the transportation sector, programs to encourage the purchase of EVs and the creation of charging stations have become prevalent in New Jersey….
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Amidst many economic stimulus measures in the recently enacted Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, are the following: Section 45L Tax Credit for Energy Efficient Homebuilders extended until the end of 2021 Section 179D Tax Deduction for Energy Efficient Buildings made permanent Section 45L This tax credit is for developers of new single-family homes, townhomes, and apartments…
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ReVireo is excited to announce that Casa Indiana, an affordable and supportive housing community in Philadelphia, PA, has been selected as the winner of the Green Building United Groundbreaker 2020 Awards, as well as a recipient of both the COTE (Committee on the Environment) Architectural Excellence Award from AIA Pennsylvania, and an SHN (Senior Housing…
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