ASHRAE encourages building industry to reach out to Congress.

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High-Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition (HPBCCC) is hosting 1st annual Virtual Congressional Visits Days from June 15-19. Members of participating organizations are urged to contact their member of Congress and encourage them to join High-Performance Building Congressional Caucus and focus on high-performance building issues. Cochairs of caucus, Russ Carnahan (D-MO) and Judy Biggert (R-IL), introduced H.Res.492 supporting goals and ideals of week-long event.



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Virtual Congressional Visits Day Hosted by High-Performance Buildings Caucus Coalition



WASHINGTON, D.C. - The building industry is encouraged to reach out to Congress to promote high-performance buildings during an upcoming High-Performance Buildings week.

The High-Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition (HPBCCC) is hosting the first annual Virtual Congressional Visits Days during the week of June 15-19. Members of the HPBCCC participating organizations are asked to contact their member of Congress by phone and e-mail and encourage them to join the High-Performance Building Congressional Caucus and to focus on high-performance building issues. The week has been dubbed "High-Performance Buildings Week."

Co-chairs of the High-Performance Building Congressional Caucus, Representative Russ Carnahan (D-MO) and Representative Judy Biggert (R-IL) introduced a Resolution (H.Res.492) supporting the goals and ideals of High-Performance Building Week.

"ASHRAE's Washington Office is leading the program and would like to have ASHRAE members participate in full force," said Bill Harrison, ASHRAE president. "ASHRAE set the foundation for energy efficiency with Standard 90.1, and we are working to build on that foundation by providing guidance related to high-performance buildings. To ensure the design, construction and operation of high-performance buildings, it is vital we have the support of the federal government."

Information on the program including fact sheets, contact templates, and participating organizations is available at http://www.hpbccc.org/cvd.

The High-Performance Buildings Congressional Caucus Coalition (HPBCCC) is a private-sector coalition providing guidance and support to the High-Performance Building Caucus of the U.S. Congress. The High-Performance Buildings Congressional Caucus Coalition will work with the Congressional Caucus to promote and showcase best practices in building design and focus on issues reflecting all aspects of high-performance buildings including: accessibility, aesthetics, cost-effectiveness, functionality, historic preservation, productivity, safety and security, and sustainability.

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