The building sector works every day to create and operate homes, schools, hospitals, offices and everything in between that save energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide healthy places to live, work and play.

 

At a time when our nation paces multiple challenges—from a deadly pandemic and an economic crisis to a rapidly changing climate—policies that improve the spaces where we live, work and play will have a major impact on the quality of life of all Americans.

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With the right policies in place, we can dramatically cut the energy and water use in America’s buildings, create millions of well-paying jobs, bring manufacturing back and reduce the impacts of climate change.

 

The BuildingAction Policy Center provides the latest information on some of the top policy ideas that will speed the transformation of America’s buildings.