Court of Appeals preserves consumers’ ability to save millions, State’s ability to reduce global warming pollution

In February 2011, a federal court upheld Washington’s 2009 building energy code in a victory for conservation and energy groups. Buildings are responsible for 40% of our nation’s total energy use, and constructing energy-efficient new buildings helps reduce energy use and homeowners’ energy bills. Washington’s new code sets strong energy efficiency requirements for new home…

Judge preserves consumers’ ability to save millions, global warming pollution reductions

At Risk — Consumers’ Ability to Save Millions, Global Warming Pollution Reductions