Worcester urges early planning for energy code compliance
Worcester is advising residents planning new development projects to choose a compliance pathway and line up experts like HERS raters early to avoid costly delays.
Worcester is advising residents planning new development projects to choose a compliance pathway and line up experts like HERS raters early to avoid costly delays.
Worcester explained that Passive House is a strict design and construction standard that cuts building energy use through better insulation, windows and airtightness, and is increasingly used in Massachusetts affordable housing.
Worcester is relaunching its Worcester Recycles Right campaign this month to cut rising contamination in curbside recycling bins at buildings with one to six units, combining audits, education and enforcement with hauler Casella Waste Systems.
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