Tag: Advocacy and policy
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Global green building event calendar 2014
Feature image: The global green building professional’s attention is perpetually divided. With relevant and compelling events taking place all over the world, it is impossible …
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House committee clears important legislation for commercial tenants
Published on: 30 Jan 2014 Feature image: On Tuesday, the House Energy & Commerce Committee took a positive step in advancing building efficiency legislation with the passage of H.R. 2126, the “Better Buildings Act.&rd…
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Dear Mr. President: Support Better Buildings through Executive Action
Feature image: Last night, I was inspired watching President Obama outline a plan to “make this a year of action” and calling on us all to do everything we can to invest in a stronge…
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A haiku of state and local advocacy opportunities in 2014
New year, new session; Advocates plan, train, and meet; For chance to green laws. I believe in concise writing; thus, what better way to lay out advocacy possibilities in 2014 than with a haiku?read more
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USGBC 2014 Congressional Wrap Up and Look Ahead
Feature image: With only a few short weeks before the New Year, the House and Senate completed a series of important legislative milestones including the bipartisan budget deal. With…