Irem Members Lobby Congress On Energy-Efficiency Improvements

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Climate change is the No. 1 environmental issue in Congress. Currently, legislation to extend the energy efficient tax credits beyond the end of FY08 has been moving in Congress. In late February, the House passed HR 5351, the "Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008" by a largely partisan vote of 236-182. IREM believes incentives for energy-efficiency investments are the best way to promote conservation. Specifically, IREM supports energy tax credits and voluntary programs like Energy Star. IREM urges Congress to focus on voluntary standards for new construction and existing properties.

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Irem Members Lobby Congress On Energy-Efficiency Improvements

Climate change is the No. 1 environmental issue in Congress. In the next several years, the Wh...

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