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AGC Building A Green Future

  • Ashley Slovinski
  • June 24, 2010

According to the AGC of America , as the nation strives to address concerns with pollution and the other important issues of the day, such as unemployment, energy independence and national security, it is increasingly clear we need a comprehensive and coordinated national strategy for literally building a greener future.

In order to realize a green future, AGC suggests the following recommendations for federal, state and local governments, government agencies, developers and professionals in the design and construction fields to embrace:

  1. Provide Tax Incentives
  2. Support Building STAR
  3. Modernize Government Buildings
  4. Establish Local Incentives for Green Buildings
  5. Preempt Clean Air Act for Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  6. Fund Green Building Research and Programs
  7. Double Investment Levels in Federal Highway, Transit, Aviation, Freight and Rail Programs
  8. Right Size the Federal Gas Tax and Transition to Vehicle Miles Tax
  9. Make Use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund
  10. Reform the Current “New Starts” Program
  11. Streamline Environmental Reviews for Infrastructure Projects
  12. Preserve the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Authority for Transportation Planning
  13. Reauthorize and Expand the Federal Contribution to State Revolving Loans
  14. Establish a Dedicated Trust Fund for Water Infrastructure
  15. Increase Funding for Water Resources Programs of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation
  16. Support Long-Term Investment for Water Resources Navigation, Flood Control and Environmental Restoration
  17. Reform and Expand Current Laws That Address Contaminated Sites
  18. Continue To Support Jobs Training for Environmental Cleanups
  19. Develop a Comprehensive National Energy
  20. Accelerate Licensing of New Nuclear Power Plants
  21. Avoid Mandates That Devalue Equipment Currently Legal To Operate and Restrict Competition in the Marketplace by Discriminating against Contractors Based on Their Equipment
  22. Invest in Diesel Retrofit and Reduction Methods as Part of Contract Change Orders for Transportation Construction Projects
  23. Provide Tax Credits for Contractors that Voluntarily Invest in Cleaner Diesels
  24. Continue Funding for Grant Programs to Reduce Emissions from Diesel Equipment
  25. Foster Local Markets for Recycling and Reuse
  26. Support Recycling and Reuse Research and Programs
  27. Protect and Promote the Beneficial Use of Industrial Materials
  28. Establish Public Policies and Programs That Reward Good Performance
  29. Bring Onsite Environmental Compliance Assistance to More Construction Jobsites
  30. Change Green Jobs Act to Allow Broader Participation

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