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Environmental Priorities Coalition

Feb 19th, 2009

The 2009 Environmental priorities for Washington state are:

  • Cap and Invest
  • Efficiency First
  • Transit-oriented communities
  • Invest in Clean Water

Legislative concepts:
Build super efficient, low-energy-use buildings
Require energy use performance scores and disclosure
Provide incentives for energy efficient building operations
Facilitate up-front financing for energy efficiency
Reduce high energy costs for low income residents

learn more at:
http://www.environmentalpriorities.org