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Policy and Regulations

State of New Jersey passes tax credits bill for lower carbon concrete

In a breakthrough for reducing the carbon footprint of North American construction, Bill S287 was signed on the 30th of January in New Jersey by Governor Phil Murphy. The Bill provides corporation business tax (CBT) and gross income tax credits for the costs of preparing environmental product declarations that assess t...

Disadvantages of OIL HEATING Systems being BANNED
Policy and Regulations

Oil heating ban in new homes in Canada, is gas next?

...regulations for banning oil-fired heating furnaces heralds the beginning of the end of an era for heating homes with oil in Canada. This regulation provided that, as of December 2021, the installation of any oil-fired furnace will be prohibited in new residential home constructions in Quebec. Boilers, furnaces or water...

Water Efficiency News - Trump showerhead laws reversed by Biden
Water

Trump shower head rules reversed by Biden - water efficiency is back!

...regulations. To watch all the Ecohome Network's videos on water efficiency tips and ideas, see here.  Now that you know about why water efficiency of showers & appliances is important, learn more about home water efficiency and conservation of natural resources in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages. DIY H...