AHPBC Responds to Senate Consideration of Shaheen-Portman Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 1392)

Washington (September 12, 2013) – Today, the American High-Performance Buildings Coalition (AHPBC), an organization of leading associations representing a wide range of interests in the building and construction industry, praised Senate consideration of the Shaheen-Portman Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 1392):

“As strong supporters of efforts to improve energy efficiency, we are pleased the Senate is moving forward to consider the Shaheen-Portman Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S.761). Our members make many of today’s energy efficiency technologies and innovations possible. Thousands of new building and construction innovations help residential and commercial buildings become more sustainable and energy efficient every day with foam insulation, insulated electrical wiring, reflective roofing, windows with engineered frames and glazing, durable skylights, air and water resistant building wraps, compact fluorescent lighting, and solar solu