Rising Construction Costs, Alternative Power in N.J., LEED Legislation, and Emphasis on Greening Existing Buildings

January 26th, 2008 • Related • Filed Under

More details on LEED legislation in Monroe, New York that would mandate certification for all new office, commercial or apartment construction over 4,000 square feet in the Hudson Valley municipality.
Potential green theme for 2008 in light of economic downturn: green buildings need not be new construction
President of New Jersey-based Walters Group discusses Stafford Park development and alternative energy aspects of project; notes that by 2021, 22.5% of all energy deliveries in New Jersey will be required to come from renewable sources
State and local governments are struggling to improve infrastructure due to rising construction costs
University of Buffalo unveils report that details environmental impact of its operations
USGBC’s New York Chapter to focus efforts on “making existing buildings green and teaching people how to live green in the different types of New York housing stock” according to Executive Director Russell Unger