May 21, 2012: AIA Opposes Effort to Repeal Fossil Fuel Reduction Law for Federal Buildings
WASHINGTON — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced its opposition to a U.S. House of Representatives proposal to repeal Section 433 of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007. Section 433 calls for federal buildings to reduce their fossil fuel-generated energy consumption and eventually eliminate it by 2030.
Robert Ivy, FAIA, executive vice president and chief executive officer of the AIA, issued a statement saying: