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Labor Department, challengers argue over ESG rule’s tiebreaker standard post-Chevron
A lawyer representing the Labor Department said he believes “the logic of the District Court’s opinion would produce the same result” under the Loper Bright ruling.
By Lamar Johnson • July 11, 2024 -
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‘There’s been a ton of progress’ on energy efficiency this year. Next up: court cases and an election
2024 has been a banner year for energy efficiency so far, particularly with a slate of new appliance standards finalized by the U.S. Department of Energy. But a court case and upcoming election could stall progress, say experts.
By Robert Walton • July 9, 2024 -
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OSHA proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
The standard would require employers to evaluate heat risks and, when necessary, provide drinking water, rest breaks and control of indoor heat.
By Zachary Phillips • July 3, 2024 -
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State employees in Texas not subject to overtime rule, judge holds
The ruling — which relies on the Supreme Court’s same-day decision that overturned the Chevron doctrine — is likely to foreshadow similar pending challenges, attorneys noted.
By Emilie Shumway • July 2, 2024 -
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NYC Council approves legislation requiring proactive building inspections
If signed into law, the bill would require the Department of Buildings to use predictive analytics to identify and address hazardous structures before they become dangerous.
By Nish Amarnath • June 28, 2024 -
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California adopts rule limiting indoor workplace heat exposure
Employers will have to provide workers with cooldown spaces and water if the indoor temperature or heat index cracks 87 degrees Fahrenheit.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • June 27, 2024 -
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NYC approves second set of zoning changes
The updates remove a decades-old rule that barred certain commercial building uses, among the changes that aim to boost commercial corridors, promote life sciences activity and bolster manufacturing in the city.
By Joe Burns • June 12, 2024 -
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Tax on gas-powered large buildings will go to voters in Berkeley, California
The ballot measure would tax buildings 15,000 square feet or larger based on gas consumption, estimated methane leaked during the delivery of gas and the social costs of carbon and methane.
By Ysabelle Kempe • June 11, 2024 -
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Illinois bill to swap fluorescent lamps for LED lights awaits governor’s approval
The Illinois State Senate and House of Representatives have passed legislation to phase out fluorescent bulbs. The legislation, if signed into law, is expected to provide over $1.5 billion in utility savings.
By Nish Amarnath • June 6, 2024 -
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Building code compliance not enough to protect builders from lawsuits
Facing outdated construction guidelines, contractors and engineers need to keep up with climate change data to shield themselves from lawsuits, legal experts said at a recent building innovation conference.
By Julie Strupp • June 4, 2024 -
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New York City Council passes legislation to enhance parking garage safety measures
If signed into law, the legislation would mandate more frequent inspections, increased civil penalties and structural assessments to ensure the integrity of the city’s parking structures.
By Nish Amarnath • May 31, 2024 -
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Deep DiveHeat-related laws in Texas, Florida, Phoenix to be put to the test
As summer begins, some states prevent cities from mandating water breaks. Still, there are commonsense practices to protect workers from soaring temperatures.
By Zachary Phillips • May 30, 2024 -
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Legal battle over NYC’s building emissions law resurfaces in appellate court
A panel of New York State Supreme Court judges said the defendants, including New York City, have failed to show that the state’s existing climate legislation does not preempt Local Law 97.
By Nish Amarnath • May 20, 2024 -
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OSHA heat standard clears regulatory hurdle
A committee has unanimously recommended that the agency advance the proposal for a heat safety rule.
By Zachary Phillips • May 15, 2024 -
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GSA called out for poor oversight of maintenance contracts
Contractors did not complete 34 of the 49 work orders for six U.S. General Services Administration-owned buildings, an inspector general report says.
By Nish Amarnath • May 10, 2024 -
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NZero’s AI tool aims to offer “low-friction entry point” to building decarbonization process
The Rapid Emissions Profile can produce benchmark efficiency profiles, conduct automated opportunity assessments for cost and emissions savings, and evaluate potential penalties for non-compliance, the company says.
By Nish Amarnath • May 1, 2024 -
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Energy Department finalizes rule to phase out fossil fuels in federal buildings
In a push for net-zero emissions from federal facilities by 2045, the new rule mandates a 90% reduction in on-site fossil fuel use by 2029 and complete elimination after 2030.
By Nish Amarnath • April 26, 2024 -
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Hotel organizations slam Labor Department’s new overtime eligibility threshold
The rule gives some hotel workers access to higher pay, but hospitality industry organizations say the added cost could lead hotels to cut jobs.
By Jenna Graber • April 26, 2024 -
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Labor Department will raise overtime salary threshold to $44K in July, $59K next year
The final rule expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of U.S. workers, the federal agency says.
By Ryan Golden • April 24, 2024 -
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Employer groups ask court to vacate DOL independent contractor rule
The U.S. Department of Labor’s rule “injects new inconsistencies and incoherence into the analysis of independent contractor status,” the groups said in a lawsuit filed Wednesday.
By Ryan Golden • April 22, 2024 -
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DOE finalizes 4 appliance efficiency rules expected to save $33B over 30 years
The rules include new requirements for commercial rooftop heating and cooling units set to take effect in 2029 and expected to reduce energy use about 33%.
By Robert Walton • April 18, 2024 -
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Uptime Institute launches data center, digital infrastructure sustainability assessment
The assessment covers 14 key categories of data center design and operations, including facilities and IT management, to provide visibility into environmental footprints, the organization says.
By Joe Burns • April 17, 2024 -
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DOL’s final overtime rule clears White House review
The U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed rule, if adopted, would raise the minimum annual salary threshold that determines overtime pay eligibility under the Fair Labor Standards Act from $35,568 to $55,068.
By Ryan Golden • April 17, 2024 -
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DOE finalizes new light bulb standard expected to save consumers $27B on utility bills over 30 years
The new rule, slated to take effect in 2028, will cut 70 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions in the next three decades, the U.S. Department of Energy says.
By Robert Walton • April 15, 2024 -
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As DOE updates how it sets energy efficiency standards, advocates, legislators push it to act faster
The U.S. Department of Energy has made progress reviewing a backlog of appliance efficiency standards, but advocates and lawmakers say the administration must redouble those efforts as the election looms.
By Robert Walton • April 12, 2024
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