As governments and industry transition to a low-carbon economy, regulations have begun rolling out at the federal level and in leading-edge states focused on commercial fleet electrification. Policy changes in California, Colorado, and Massachusetts,
The Inflation Reduction Act has given a boost to Article 179D of the United States tax code, which incentivizes executing energy efficiency projects in commercial buildings. With the recent updates, it's crucial for building owners and designers to...
The Chevron Deference is a legal principle derived from a 1984 Supreme Court case, Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. It states that when a law is unclear or ambiguous, courts should defer to the agency responsible for...
As more businesses commit to sustainable business practices, whether through pledges to their customers or a desire to comply with an ever-increasing number of state, local, and federal regulations, retail organizations are some of the strongest...
This is the seventh and final installment in a series of articlesoutlining recent updates to building performance policies across the U.S. Check out our other posts to learn about the recently implemented BPS measures and how to navigate them. ...
This is the sixth installment in a series of articles outlining recent updates to building performance policies across the U.S. Check out our other posts to learn about the recently implemented BPS measures and how to navigate them. Today, we’ll...
This is the fifth in a series of articles outlining recent updates to building performance policies across the U.S. Stay tuned for more information on other jurisdictions over the coming weeks. To learn more about Washington State’s recent Clean...
This is the fourth in a series of articles outlining recent updates to building performance policies across the U.S. Stay tuned for more information on other jurisdictions over the coming weeks. Mantis Innovation assists organizations in navigating...
This is the third in a series of articles outlining recent updates to building performance policies across the U.S. Stay tuned for more information on other jurisdictions over the coming weeks. Maryland is on the forefront of climate action with...
This is the second in a series of articles outlining recent updates to building performance policies across the U.S. Stay tuned for more information on other jurisdictions over the coming weeks. The State of Washington has taken a significant step...
This is the first in a series of building performance standard snapshots for jurisdictions across the U.S. Stay tuned for more updates. Colorado is making significant strides in sustainable building performance, with two key pieces of legislation...
Building performance requirements are on the rise across the U.S. — posing either risk or opportunity for businesses. On one hand, buildings that aren’t brought up to standard quickly and prudently can become liabilities, leading to potential fines...
It was the carbon credit ruling heard ‘round the world… One month ago on April 9, 2024, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) sparked heated debate about the pros and cons of counting carbon credits toward a Scope 3 emissions reductions and...