Sentences with phrase «implement new building codes»

Establish a Grant Program for Early Adopters: Obama will create a competitive grant program to award those states and localities that take the first steps to implement new building codes that prioritize energy efficiency.

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Since 1992, however, the state has implemented stricter building codes and new laws that have protected people and animals during subsequent storms Opal, Charley, Ivan, Jeanne, Dennis, Katrina, Wilma and Irma.

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The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced that 33 DASNY employees have been trained to implement New York State's new, stricter Energy Conservation Construction Code for buildings, which goes into effect OctoberNew York (DASNY) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced that 33 DASNY employees have been trained to implement New York State's new, stricter Energy Conservation Construction Code for buildings, which goes into effect OctoberNew York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced that 33 DASNY employees have been trained to implement New York State's new, stricter Energy Conservation Construction Code for buildings, which goes into effect OctoberNew York State's new, stricter Energy Conservation Construction Code for buildings, which goes into effect Octobernew, stricter Energy Conservation Construction Code for buildings, which goes into effect October 3.

Some of his suggestions for local planning initiatives include: Preserve wetlands by passing local wetlands protection laws; maintain biodiversity in the Hudson Valley by protecting sensitive lands through land acquisition; refrain from building in flood plains; require all new building to be «green» and sustainable and, ideally, change local building codes to require LEED certification; switch all public and government buildings to energy suppliers that provide wind and solar options as alternatives; implement smart growth communities by keeping construction in areas that are already developed thus preserving green corridors; and support cap - and - trade laws to decrease CO2 levels.

• Implement better planning — create emergency plans; adopt a new city code for existing buildings; support «Good Samaritan» legislation that protects architects and engineers from liability for emergency volunteer work.