Top 10 Green Building Bills

The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) just announced what it thinks are the Top 10 GREEN bills. Here’s a quick rundown of all 10:

 

1. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – More than $80 billion for new, green energy technology and energy efficient programs. This bill is now law. 
2. The American Clean Energy and Security Act – provides funding for bringing existing structures up to code and reducing carbon emissions. HR 2454 
3. The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act – HR 2187 – funding to bring public schools up to code. 
4. The Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act – HR 4266 – Tax incentives for installing energy-efficient commercial building measures. 
5. The Property Assessed Clean Energy Tax Benefits Act – HR 4155 - Finance initiatives for homeowners to install energy saving measures. 
6. Act to Enhance Private Financing for Clean Energy Technology - HR 3836 – Allows private funding for implementation of renewable energy. 
7. The Energy Efficiency Modernization Act – HR 4099 – Promotes energy efficiency for those in federal housing to improve resident affordability. 
8. Water Accountability Tax Efficiency Reinvestment Act – HR 1908 – reduces water waste through tax incentives. 
9. Livable Communities Act – (pending introduction) proposes $4 billion for sustainable initiatives, including housing, transportation and green energy efficiency. 
10. Federal Personnel Training Act – (pending introduction) proposal to fund training on federal workers in green technology and green building techniques.