6th Annual Top Achievements of the Environmental Community in Southern California

Environment Now, a non-profit based in Southern California whose mission is to be an active leader in creating measurably effective environmental programs to protect and restore California's environment, just released their report entitled "6th Annual Top Achievements of the Environmental Community in Southern California."

in the Climate and Energy section, Assembly Bill 758, authored by Assemblymember Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) and Speaker Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles), and sponsored by Global Green is featured. Signed by Governor Schwarzenegger in October 2009, AB 758 requires the California Energy Commission (CEC) to develop a comprehensive energy efficiency program for all existing buildings. The bill requires the CEC to launch its proceedings by March 1, 2010 and develop standards to achieve energy savings in buildings that fall significantly below current California Building Code Standards.

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