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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, buildings in the U.S. account for 12% of total national fresh water consumption. Reducing the need for water reduces stress on the local water infrastructure and leaves reservoirs and aquatic ecosystems intact. Renewable Energy Trust.
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Use the interactive map for helpful statistics and information about green building initiatives and policies for the construction industry in your state.
Find resources such as ABC position papers, LEED policies and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding.
Get Involved: Write your representatives in Congress about equal access to training grant funding for Green Jobs. A bill passed in 2007 currently limits federal money to those who "partner with a labor organization." We are working with lawmakers to ensure that everyone in the construction industry has the right to access federal training funding, not just a select few.Click here to write your representative - it only takes a few minutes.
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