Energy Star Promotes the Design of Energy Efficient Buildings
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WASHINGTON, May 27 /U.S. Newswire/ -- To reduce the air pollution caused by commercial building energy use, EPA is expanding the ENERGY STAR program to include new commercial buildings by encouraging the design of energy efficient buildings. Architecture firms will now be able to distinguish buildings that have been designed to be among the most efficient buildings in the country as "Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR."
Recognizing the influence that the nation's architects can have in reducing the environmental impact of buildings, EPA is providing this new designation. Commercial buildings alone emit about 20 percent of the nation's greenhouse gas emissions. Expanding the ENERGY STAR to cover new construction fulfills recommendations outlined in the President's National Energy Policy.See the full content of this document
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Energy Star Promotes the Design of Energy Efficient Buildings
A building design will be eligible for the new designation if the building is expected to qualify for the ENER...
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