Tag: Obama
How Green Is The State Of The Union?
Americans also may be surprised at just how far the United States has come regarding green and sustainability issues.
President Obama Proclaims May National Building Safety Month
Proclamation recognizes importance of dedicated professionals who keep buildings secure and help maintain a resilient, energy-efficient infrastructure.
President’s Budget Includes Major Investments In The Nation’s Public Buildings
These are all critical investments in infrastructure that will create significant savings by preventing costly emergency repairs in the future and maintaining America's public buildings.
ARCHIVAL COVERAGE: SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit
The Summit brought together 1,200 attendees to discuss the advantages of investing in America and the importance of foreign direct investment as a source of job creation and economic growth.
I-Codes And Obama's Better Buildings Initiative
ICC expects its codes will play a major role in any push for greater energy efficiency, including meeting the goals of the newly unveiled “Better Buildings Initiative” introduced last week by President Barack Obama.
President Talks About Better Buildings Initiative (UPDATED)
President Obama has unveiled his plan to make America’s commercial buildings more energy- and resource-efficient over the next decade.
What Exactly Is A Smart Grid?
In 2009, the economic stimulus package included $54 billion for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and smart grid projects. What exactly does that all mean and how will it affect your area?