Montgomery Aims to Make Green Homes Mandatory

New homes built in Montgomery County would have to meet federal energy efficiency standards under innovative legislation approved yesterday by the County Council over the objections of builders who said that the mandate would drive up costs for consumers.
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Ann E. Marimow

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