Henry Gifford and his attorneys have filed their opposition to USGBC’s motion to dismiss Mr. Gifford’s amended complaint in Gifford et al. v. USGBC.
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USGBC Files Motion to Dismiss Henry Gifford’s Amended Complaint
As expected, USGBC has filed a pre-answer motion to dismiss Henry Gifford’s amended complaint on the basis that he and his fellow plaintiffs have failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
West Coast Green Panel Discusses Risk Management for Green Building Projects
A panel discussion at the recent West Coast Green conference touched on some important liability issues as they relate to green building and sustainability.
Ardour Capital: Revenues Swell at Green Investment Bank
Despite the gloom on Wall Street, an investment bank focusing entirely on green technology is on track to double its revenues by 2009.
City Council’s Infrastructure Task Force Debates Solar Power Installations
By Stephen Del Percio on July 31, 2008 in Alternative Energy, Infrastructure, Intellectual Property & Technology, Legislation, New York City, Tax Incentives
The City Council’s infrastructure task force is exploring how solar power could be deployed more extensively across Gotham’s public and private building stock.
Thoughts on “Sustainable Urbanism” from Douglas Farr: LEED is Not Enough
By Stephen Del Percio on July 29, 2008 in LEED Commentary, LEED-ND, New York City, Urban Planning, Zoning
The head of USGBC’s LEED for Neighborhood Development initiative recently voiced some strong opinions here in New York City about the organization’s shortcomings in addressing environmental issues on a broader scale than individual buildings.
Cabbies Concerned Over Bloomberg Bid to Turn Fleet Hybrid
Plans to turn New York City’s iconic yellow taxi fleet into hybrids is being met with some resistance by the Taxi and Limousine Commission.
Students Protest Lack of LEED in Design for CT Campus Building
At Norwalk Community College in Connecticut, students are petitioning against a new lab building’s relative lack of green features.
Fresh Kills: A Beacon of Renewable Energy
By Alex Padalka on May 19, 2008 in Alternative Energy, Intellectual Property & Technology, New York City, Staten Island
An ambitious new proposal aims to build seven 400-foot wind turbines that could generate 17 megawatts of energy right on top of the Fresh Kills landfill.
New PAC to Recycle Local, Lazy Politicians
The New York League of Conservation Voters’ new Climate Action PAC will support candidates who support environmental initiatives.
