Introduction: In a move that could impact construction workers and other individuals facing challenging circumstances, lawmakers are considering extending eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits. The goal is to provide support to those who separate from employment due to urgent, compelling, or necessitous circumstances. Here’s a breakdown of what this could mean for construction workers and […]
Exploring the Impact of “An Act Relating to Housing Opportunities Made for Everyone” on Homeowners and Home Builders In addition to the “Community Resilience and Biodiversity Protection Act,” there is another legislative proposal known as “An Act Relating to Housing Opportunities Made for Everyone” that has concurred in the Senate. This act addresses housing opportunities
If you’re a homeowner or home builder in Vermont, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the “Community Resilience and Biodiversity Protection Act” (CRBPA) proposed by the Senate. This legislation aims to address the loss of biodiversity and promote community resilience by conserving and managing natural resources. Here’s what you need to know: A Quick Overview:
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The “Household Hazardous Products Stewardship Act” Safely Managing Household Hazardous Products in Vermont In a significant move toward a cleaner and safer environment, Vermont legislators are taking steps to address the disposal of household products that contain hazardous substances. The new bill, known as the “Household Hazardous Products Stewardship Act,” focuses on creating a system
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What are the implications of the H.480 Vermont House Bill. The legislative process often brings about changes that impact various aspects of a community, including homeowners, home builders, and the workforce. One such recent legislation, H.480, an act relating to property valuation and reappraisals, holds significance for these stakeholders in Vermont. This legislation addresses property
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All tapings of SEON’s Public Forums are in one location on Brattleboro Community TV. See SEON on TV here. Thank you Brattleboro Community TV See just one of the videos in action below
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The Optics computer program is designed for work with optical data for glass and glazing layers. Integration with the International Glazing Database (IGDB) makes it easy to build stacks of multiple glass layers and calculate the resulting optical properties. The program works transmittance and reflectance as a function of wavelength. This allows for calculation of integrated values, such as visible transmittance, according to a range of standards.
BETTER is software toolkit that enables building operators to quickly, easily identify the most cost-saving energy efficiency measures in buildings and portfolios using readily available building and energy data. With minimal data entry, BETTER benchmarks a building’s or portfolio’s energy use against peers; quantifies energy, cost, and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction potential; and recommends energy efficiency measures (technological and operational) for individual buildings or portfolios, targeting specific energy savings levels. The toolkit consists of a web application, application programming interface (API), and analytical engine source code.
A software environment that allows users to couple different simulation programs for co-simulation, and to couple simulation programs with actual hardware. For example, the BCVTB allows to simulate a building in EnergyPlus and the HVAC and control system in Modelica, while exchanging data between the software as they simulate.
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Did you know your living spaces are alive and breathing, just like you? They deal with all kinds of moisture, provide you fresh air, and protect you from pollutants. WARNING: An untrained builder will often build without a controlled ventilation system. Why is this important? Look at it this way: The human body relies on
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