Mass Construction Show
No Fuel For YOU!
Feb 26, 2024
The podcast discusses updates on the Fossil Fuel Free program in MESS communities, covering current implementations, pending approvals, acceptance criteria, and differences between new constructions and renovations.
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- Communities transitioning to be fossil fuel free face varying criteria based on affordable housing thresholds.
- Major renovations in communities adhering to the Fossil Fuel Free program must comply with specific compliance requirements.
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Fossil Fuel Free Program in MESS Construction
The podcast discusses the Fossil Fuel Free program in the MESS Construction industry. Specific communities like Acton, Aquina, Brookline, and others are transitioning to be fossil fuel free. Some municipalities, such as Newton and Arlington, are awaiting approval due to not meeting the 10% affordable housing threshold. The program aims to monitor the impact of Fossil Fuel Free regulations and codes over a two-year period. New constructions in these communities must comply with Fossil Fuel Free requirements, while renovations and additions will have varying criteria depending on the community's standards.
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