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U.S. High Performance Buildings Congressional Caucus Coalition (HPBCCC)
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The High-Performance Buildings Caucus of the U.S. Congress was formed to heighten awareness and inform policymakers about the major impact buildings have on our health, safety and welfare and the opportunities to design, construct and operate high-performance buildings that reflect our concern for these impacts. Fundamental to these concerns include protecting life and property, developing novel building technologies, facilitating and enhancing U.S. economic competitiveness, increasing energy efficiency in the built-environment, assuring buildings have minimal climate change impacts and are able to respond to changes in the environment, and supporting the development of private sector standards, codes and guidelines that address these concerns.
SPFA is a sitting member on the Executive Committee of the High Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition (HPBCCC). The HPBCCC is recognized throughout industry and Congress as the go-to resource for all issues related to high performance buildings. Its diverse membership, their expertise, and the affiliation to ASHRAE's Washington, DC office (secretariat) provide exceptional organization of issues and events. Additionally, the co-chair leadership and direct involvement of Representatives Carnahan (D-MO) and Biggert (R-IL) assure that the intended link between high performance building, energy policy, green policies and government investment remain strong and benefit from HPBCCC's resources.
HPBCCC offers nearly-monthly briefings on Capitol Hill focusing on specific aspects of high performance buildings. Generally these briefings are conducted by an HPBCCC member or several members, and fall within the context of HPBs as defined by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) and the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC). The definition of a High Performance Building (HPB) is generally accepted as defined in the Assessment to the U.S. Congress and U.S. Department of Energy on High Performance Buildings, High-Performance Buildings Council.
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