USGBC Sued in $100 Million Class Action Lawsuit

On  October 8, 2010, Henry Gifford and Gifford Fuel Saving, filed a complaint against the U.S. Green Building Council (“USGBC”) and its founders in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (Case No. 1:10 CV-7747). The lawsuit alleges, among other things, that USGBC’s promotion of its LEED standards is misleading and [...]

City Secures Renewable Energy Agreement as Part of FPL Franchise Renewal

Sparked by a desire to promote clean energy, in 2010, the City of Sarasota debated creating a municipal utility vs. renewing a multi-year municipal franchise agreement. After several months of tense negotiations and lengthy public hearings, the City of Sarasota and Florida Power and Light Company entered into a Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Energy [...]

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