Tag: Policy and Advocacy
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Fighting back to keep Ohio green
Feature image: The green building industry stands up to support green building in the Buckeye State “I am here today to voice our strong opposition to SCR 25, a resolution tha…
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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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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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U.S. Green Building Council Certifies 50,000th Green Housing Unit Under LEED for Homes
Feature image: 44 percent of the homes classified as affordable housing Washington, D.C. — (Jan. 23, 2014) — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announces the 50,000t…
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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…