20
Jul
2022
Biden’s Climate Agenda Dealt Serious Blows
Posted On July 20, 2022  By Aquiles Suarez  And has 2 Comments

In short order, President Joe Biden’s climate agenda has suffered serious blows on both the legislative front and in the judicial sphere. On Thursday of last week, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), who had been negotiating with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on a budget reconciliation […]

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04
May
2022
States Play Key Role in Building Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructures
Posted On May 4, 2022  By Toby Burke  And has 2 Comments

The transportation industry accounts for the highest percentage of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States according to the Environmental Protection Agency. This has resulted in greater demand and interest for electric vehicles and trucks (EV) in order to reduce these emissions. The U.S. […]

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20
Apr
2022
Challenging Issues for CRE in SEC Climate Disclosure Rule
Posted On April 20, 2022  By Aquiles Suarez  And has No Comment

Last month the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a proposed rule designed to increase transparency and standardize the information that public corporations disclose regarding climate-related risks. To a great extent, the SEC’s action tracks what has already been happening at major corporations, many of […]

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24
Mar
2022
A Compelling Argument for More Solar in CRE
Posted On March 24, 2022  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

Environmental, Social, and Governance mandates (ESG) are becoming a reality not only in large enterprise businesses but also in their entire supply chains. Forces from upstream as well as downstream, combined with pressure from stockholders, stakeholders, employees and customers, are ushering in a new era where […]

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23
Mar
2022
Understanding Electric Vehicles’ Impact on CRE
Posted On March 23, 2022  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

The popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to gain momentum across the globe, with key factors driving the growth of this industry: the economics of owning an EV are becoming more favorable for consumers, while green investing is influencing automakers’ plans. In a session at I.CON […]

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16
Mar
2022
The Drive for Transportation Electrification
Posted On March 16, 2022  By Toby Burke  And has 1 Comment

Governments at every level are considering polices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from both stationary and mobile sources as part of efforts to address climate change. Some of these efforts have centered on initiatives to lowering domestic use on fossil fuels, such as coal, petroleum, natural […]

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16
Feb
2022
The Saga Continues: Defining “Waters of the United States”
Posted On February 16, 2022  By Aquiles Suarez  And has 1 Comment

Last November, the Biden administration began another chapter in the long-running saga to develop a lasting definition for the phrase “waters of the United States” (“WOTUS”) when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corp) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking […]

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12
Nov
2021
Secrets to Success for Environmental and Entitlement Approvals
Posted On November 12, 2021  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has 4 Comments

“As I was preparing for this session, I thought we should rename it away from an entitlement-focus and instead call it, ‘So You Wanna Be a Developer? What The Heck Are You Thinking?’” said Jeff Milanaik, partner, northeast region, Bridge Industrial, and moderator of a session […]

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04
Dec
2020
Beyond LEED: Exploring the Front Edge of Sustainable and Profitable Developments in Washington State
Posted On December 4, 2020  By NAIOP Washington State Sustainable Development Committee  And has 2 Comments

What is the first thing many developers or investors think when they hear the words “sustainable” or “green” as their architects describe their building design? For decades, the common perception has been that it is difficult (if not impossible) to make a deeply green building pencil […]

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16
Sep
2020
Push is on For Army Corps Wetlands Determinations
Posted On September 16, 2020  By Alex Ford  And has No Comment

NAIOP members and their firms may have a brief opportunity to secure exemptions from federal water regulations, following the recent overhaul of a landmark environmental statute. The new regulatory regime, which went into effect on June 22, narrows the scope of federal jurisdiction over the nation’s […]

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