In an extraordinary signal of strong bipartisan leadership, last week the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously passed “The Better Buildings Act of 2013” (HR 2126), with a game changing Tenant Star program, in an example of how to get things done to save our nation energy, money and encourage job creation through market -driven solutions and effective partnerships.

Under the legislation, which next moves to the full House, the new voluntary energy program rewards tenants who include high performance energy efficiency measures during design and optimize energy performance during occupancy. Tenant Star would complement the successful Energy Star® brand, which recognizes energy efficient whole buildings and addresses often overlooked energy savings by promoting cooperation by commercial building landlords and tenants to save energy in leased spaces.

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