Stronger Building Energy Codes and Incentives Could Lead to Dramatic Energy Savings in Buildings 7/01/2008

According to a new white paper released today by Environment America the country's energy consumption could be cut by 11 percent by 2020 through simple building efficiency measures.

Building An Energy-Efficient America: Zero Energy And High Efficiency Buildings 7/01/2008

America is the largest consumer of energy in the world. Almost half of the energy we use—10 percent of the energy in the world—powers our buildings. Most of this energy comes from burning fossil fuels. Our reliance on these fuels makes us vulnerable to supply disruptions, contributes to global warming and other environmental problems, and is becoming increasingly expensive.

Global Warming Solutions That Work: Cutting-Edge Efforts to Curb Global Warming Pollution 6/18/2008

This report details more than 20 examples of cutting-edge policies and practices that communities, states and countries are using to reduce global warming pollution. These examples show that while actions to reduce global warming pollution require commitment and creativity, they also bring with them other benefits—reduced dependence on fossil fuels, cleaner air and healthier communities, economic growth and new jobs.