This message has been cross posted to the following Discussion Forums: Regional and Urban Design Committee and Committee on the Environment .
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In 2007, Congress took an important step for sustainability by passing legislation that reduces greenhouse gas emissions in federal facilities. Today, this provision (Sec. 433 of the Energy Independence and Security Act) is helping government agencies work with architects, engineers, contractors, building operators and others to reduce the energy footprint of the federal government.
But efforts in Congress might put that to an end. Proposed Senate legislation would gut, or even eliminate, this important measure. The result would be a significant retreat in the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, stifling innovation and wasting more taxpayer dollars on energy costs.
The AIA is leading the effort to block these moves and show Congress there is widespread support for sustainability. Please consider adding your organization or company to the letter , which tells Senators to keep moving forward on sustainable federal buildings.
You can see the letter here: http://www.aia.org/advocacy/federal/AIAB098158
This letter is meant to be signed by companies/organizations rather than individuals.
If you have questions, please contact the AIA government relations team at govaffs@aia.org.
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Andrew Goldberg Assoc. AIA
Managing Director, Government Relations and Outreach
The American Institute of Architects
Washington DC
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