a few updates of interest:
AIA Submits Comments to EPA's Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Review (9/25/25)
- AIA has submitted formal comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in opposition to its proposed rule to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding and repeal all associated GHG vehicle standards.
AIA furthers climate efforts during Climate Week NYC and showcases progress in climate action pledge programs (9/22/25)
- AIA advances climate action during globally recognized Climate Week NYC event as well as the publishing of the annual 2030 Commitment By the Numbers report.
GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool (SFTool) --> NIBS High Performance Building Guide (HPBG) (9/22/25)
- The Sustainable Facilities Tool (SFTool) has a new home and a new name. NIBS is officially taking the lead - and reintroducing it as the High Performance Building Guide (HPBG).
Article: The Disaster-Resilient Building Codes We Need (9/10/25)
- Florida showed the way decades ago by adopting a single statewide standard, saving lives and billions of dollars and showing that hazard resistance is achievable and affordable.
The State of U.S. Energy- State Factsheets
- Covering 14 key states, these factsheets compile data from 2025 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook, as well as most recent data from U.S. Energy Information Administration, U.S. Department of Energy, and more.
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Lisa M. Ferretto; AIA, LEED, WELL, EcoDistricts AP
Sr. Director, Climate Action and Design Excellence
The American Institute of Architects
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