HOAs cannot prohibit water efficent landscaping
“Effective January 1, 2010, Assembly Bill 1061 makes any provision of the governing documents of a common interest development void and unenforceable if it prohibits the use of low water-using plants as a group, or if it has the effect of prohibiting or restricting compliance with a local water-efficient landscape ordinance or water conservation measure. ...
Assembly Bill 1103 & 531 are coming
It’s just the beginning of energy monitoring of non-residential buildings on a micro level. Incredibly important Assembly Bills that will require non-residential building owners to report electricity and gas consumption. Non-residential building buyers, lessees and lenders will have the chance to obtain accurate data when running their own financial numbers. So lowering your utility expenses ...
Exciting Greywater News
An exciting update about building codes related to greywater from Laura Allen of the Greywater Guerrillas. Don’t know what greywater is? Learn all about it, rainwater harvesting, composting toilets and much more on the Greywater Guerrilla Web-site, www.greywaterguerrillas.com. Be sure to sign-up for their email newsletter to be kept up to date about greywater news ...
Review of Build it Green’s CGBP Course
Green certifications of all forms are quickly becoming the most desired amongst the California workforce, but they’re often very pricey and may take up more of your time then you’re able to commit. Please enjoy my own personal reviews before you take the financial plunge yourself. California Green Building Professional (CGBP) Cost: $400/450 (members/non-members) Additional ...
