WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) applauded President Obama’s plan to “win the future” by making America’s commercial buildings more energy- and resource-efficient over the next decade.
“For all of those committed to the idea that green buildings can create jobs, save energy and save money, this is a great day, and the entire green building movement is incredibly grateful for President Obama’s leadership in this critical step forward for America. It is major steps like these that are necessary to address the challenges facing our environment,” said USGBC President, CEO and Founding Chair Rick Fedrizzi.
“We know that green buildings can and should be front and center of any credible jobs creation program,” he continued. “The jobs supported by the green building industry can’t be outsourced, and they are jobs that frequently can build on skills learned in the manufacturing sector.”
Read the U.S. Green Building Council's take on President Obama's green building initiatives.
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“For all of those committed to the idea that green buildings can create jobs, save energy and save money, this is a great day, and the entire green building movement is incredibly grateful for President Obama’s leadership in this critical step forward for America. It is major steps like these that are necessary to address the challenges facing our environment,” said USGBC President, CEO and Founding Chair Rick Fedrizzi.
“We know that green buildings can and should be front and center of any credible jobs creation program,” he continued. “The jobs supported by the green building industry can’t be outsourced, and they are jobs that frequently can build on skills learned in the manufacturing sector.”
Read the U.S. Green Building Council's take on President Obama's green building initiatives.
Posted by Rich Christianson
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