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Built Environment Success Stories
The energy to heat, cool, and power the buildings where we live and work accounts for a staggering 70 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in cities. But local governments are taking simple, effective, and innovative steps to slash these emissions, increase efficiency, and save money.
- Chicago, IL, leads U.S. in ‘green alleys’
- Santa Barbara, CA, first in nation to adopt 2030 Challenge for all buildings
- Austin, TX, creates plan for zero energy capable homes
- Atlanta, GA, leads U.S. in LEED-certified buildings
- New York City school gets multi-use green roof
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