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Luncheon Briefing Building STAR Legislation: Retrofitting Our Way to Energy Saving and Job Creation

May 25, 2010

The construction industry is suffering from staggering unemployment numbers. Congress has recently introduced measures to get Americans back to work and the Building STAR is one such effort. Focused on energy savings based on upgrading HVAC/R systems, lighting and building envelopes in commercial properties, the program will tap into a readily available work force that has the built-in knowledge and the physical tools to be quickly put into effect. Building STAR will provide specific rebates to spur private investment in energy saving retrofits that not only will have a direct impact getting people back to work but will have positively affect on real estate values, energy consumption and modernize our nations’ buildings.

May 24, 2010 - 11:30 am-1:00 pm
U.S. House of Representatives
2325 Rayburn House Office Building

Moderator
Doug Read, Director of Government Affairs, ASHRAE

Welcome Remarks
Rep. Judy Biggert (R-IL) and Rep. Russ Carnahan (D-MO)
Co-Chairs, High Performance Buildings Congressional Caucus

Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT)
Original Co-Sponsor of the Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 (H.R. XXXX)

Presentations
“Provisions of the Building STAR Program: HVAC and Water Heating Industries”
David Calabrese, Senior Vice President, Policy, AHRI

“Political Context of the Legislation and Commercial Building Retrofits”
Reid Detchon, Executive Director, Energy Future Coalition

“An Important Piece of the Energy and Jobs Puzzle for the Electrical Community”
Jim Pauley, Chairman, NEMA High Performance Building Council
Vice President, Industry and Government Relations, Schneider Electric

Register Now! All interested Congressional staff are cordially invited to this widely attended event. There is no charge for the event, but space is limited. Please RSVP by May 20, 2010 to Patricia Ryan by fax at 202-833-0118 or pryan@ashrae.org. Lunch will be served.