Architects to Oppose Energy Efficiency Bill That Guts Energy Conservation Goals for Federal Buildings

Washington, D.C.  March 11, 2015 – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today issued the following statement on the introduction of the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Rob Portman (R-OH.) Please attribute to AIA President Elizabeth Chu Richter, FAIA.

“It doesn't make sense that a bill touted to encourage energy conservation throughout the economy would eliminate a federal requirement that requires new and newly renovated federal buildings to do just that. 

“Repealing Section 433 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 is simply bad public policy. It eliminates the Federal Government from being able to lead by example worldwide when it comes to reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

“Our more than 85,000 member architects stand ready to work with the bill’s authors to support energy conservation legislation that has a meaningful impact. But the AIA, along with 1,000 other companies that opposed this repeal in the last session of Congress, cannot support this bill in its current form.”  

About The American Institute of Architects

Founded in 1857, the American Institute of Architects consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through nearly 300 state and local chapters, the AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public wellbeing. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards. The AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders, and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation and world. Visit  www.aia.org.


Contact:

John Schneidawind
202-626-7457
johnschneidawind@aia.org
http://twitter.com/AIA_Media

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