California Ban on Gas Appliances Starts With Jan. 1 ‘All Electric’ Rule – GV Wire
New homes and buildings that are constructed in 2023 will have to have electric supply panels and circuitry to support all-electric appliances and heating under a building code update approved two years ago by the California Energy Commission. The new building code doesn’t ban the sale of natural gas appliances outright — that will come […]
How to take care of your heart and lungs in winter season; expert offers tips | Health
Winter season is eagerly awaited for many reasons including good food and pleasant weather. However, the season has its own set of disadvantages for health. The cold weather can affect our immune function and make us susceptible to an array of health issues. Dry skin, cold and cough, are only tip of the iceberg as […]
Elementary School Building Committee ponders space concepts, energy options
Elementary School Building Committee members on Tuesday looked at planning concepts for possible Grades 2-3 and Grades 2-3-4 buildings on Elm Street and Hayden Rowe as part of their work related to a potential replacement for Elmwood School. Robert Bell, the principal in charge/educational programmer at architectural firm Perkins Eastman, showed different space arrangements such […]
Piera Systems named CES 2023 Innovation Award honoree
The Consumer Technology Association’s annual CES convention in Las Vegas has named Piera Systems a 2023 honoree for the Innovation Awards for its groundbreaking Canāree Air Quality Monitor family of products. The CES 2023 Innovation Awards program this year received a record high number of more than 2,100 submissions. The convention is held Jan. 5-8 in […]
Lancaster City Council declares a state of emergency against Los Angeles Mayor Bass’ plan to move homeless to “a village” in the Antelope Valley
LANCASTER, Calif., Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — City of Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris (R) and the City Council have declared a state of emergency against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ plan for a mass movement of homeless individuals to the Antelope Valley. This controversial plan has sparked widespread outrage and concern, and Lancaster is […]
Quality Wood Floors Announces New Bear Foot Brand of Luxury SPC Flooring
PHOENIX, Ariz., Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Quality Wood Floors is proud to announce the launch of its new Bear Foot brand of luxury flooring. This new line of SPC waterproof flooring features the latest in quality, durability, easy installation, and ECO-friendly technology. The new Bear Foot brand features the Pioneer collection of luxury SPC flooring, […]
San Antonio hopes to secure Inflation Reduction Act funds for climate programs
The city of San Antonio is hoping to secure newly available federal funding over the next two years to bolster its sustainability and climate action efforts. City staff briefed the council Wednesday on how San Antonio might apply for federal Inflation Reduction Act money for programs that would help the city meet its climate goals. […]
Seattle, Tacoma Ports Applaud Congressional Leadership in Securing Port Federal Priorities
Thanks to the leadership of the Washington Congressional delegation, the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the U.S. Senate today, after passing the House last week. The bill contained several major policies that will benefit innovation, decarbonization, and habitat programs at both the ports of Seattle and Tacoma and throughout the Puget Sound. The […]
EPA takes action to address pollution violations at Kailua Wastewater Treatment Plant
December 15, 2022 SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered into an order on consent with the City and County of Honolulu to ensure pollutant discharge requirements are met at the Kailua Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. This order on consent will ensure that discharges from this facility to the Pacific Ocean are […]
EPA Highlights Ongoing Progress in the Rouge River Area of Concern in Southeast Michigan
December 15, 2022 Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency highlighted the recent progress being made in the environmental restoration of the Rouge River Area of Concern, including the imminent completion of several habitat restoration projects. “Thanks to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and support from our local and state partners, we are […]