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Builders denounce recent lawsuit to block Initiative 2066

The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) denounced a recent lawsuit to block Initiative 2066. “With harsh winters quickly approaching,…

Builders demand energy codes comply with the new law approved by voters

The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) filed a lawsuit today, asking the court to direct the State Building Code…

I-2066 becomes law – but what’s next?

Washington’s new energy choice law went into effect on Dec. 5 but questions remain around what’s next? Here’s what we…

Builders direct code officials to comply with I-2066, protect natural gas

The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) sent letters to local building code and elected officials, directing them to comply…

Corey Condron and Robin Bernhart: Protect natural gas as an energy choice

By Corey Condron and Robin Bernhart, Special to the Spokesman-Review to support I-2066 This summer, 546,000 people signed petitions to…

State Supreme Court decision gives Ecology discretion to regulate nutrient pollution

The Washington State Supreme Court (WSSC) issued a unanimous opinion that gives the state Department of Ecology discretion to regulate…