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Vermont Public Infrastructure Financing: Implications for SEON’s Sustainable Housing Initiatives

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Vermont Public Infrastructure Financing: Implications for SEON’s Sustainable Housing Initiatives Introduction: For organizations like SEON that focus on sustainable housing development, the recent amendments to Vermont’s public infrastructure financing laws could have significant implications. In this article, we’ll explore the changes made to § 1891 and related sections, and how they might impact SEON’s efforts […]

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Deciphering Vermont’s Property Tax Bill: Exploring Amendments to Use Value Appraisal

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Introduction: Vermont’s property tax laws can have a significant impact on homeowners, especially when it comes to use value appraisal for eligible agricultural land, farm buildings, and managed forestland. In this article, we’ll delve into the details of a recently amended bill, specifically § 3756 of Vermont’s statutes, and explore how these amendments could affect

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Exploring Access to Unemployment Benefits for Construction Workers: What You Need to Know

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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

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Exploring the Impact of “An Act Relating to Housing Opportunities Made for Everyone” on Homeowners and Home Builders

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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

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Understanding Vermont’s Community Resilience and Biodiversity Protection Act

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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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New Bill Aims to Safely Manage Household Hazardous Products in Vermont

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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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Property Valuation, Reappraisals, and Real Property Power of Attorney in Vermont

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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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Optics

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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.

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BETTER

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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.

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