Here’s a seemingly boring story on a vote by the “International Code Council”, but don’t be fooled — this is a big deal. Essentially, US building officials nationwide have voted to support the first building codes that require 30% more efficient buildings for every state under the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code. The US could now even meet its Copenhagen promise to reduce greenhouse gases 17% by 2020, regardless of the stalemate in the Senate!
http://cleantechnica.com/2010/11/02/historic-us-vote-makes-buildings-30-more-energy-efficient/