The U.S. Congress drafted Section 914 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to address not just more energy efficient or “green” buildings but rather high performance buildings that combine the objectives of reducing resource energy consumption while improving the environmental impact, functionality, human comfort and productivity of the building. As a result, Congress turned to the National Institute of Building Science (NIBS), long recognized as an authoritative source of knowledge, to provide a sense of direction for this undertaking. NIBS subsequently formed an ad hoc High-Performance Building Council consisting of representatives of approximately 100 private sector and governmental organizations to advance this mission.

This briefing is intended to introduce the leadership of the new High Performance Building Congressional Caucus, as well as to unveil the final High Performance Building report to Congress and the Department of Energy.

June 18, 2008 • 11:30 am-1:30 pm
U.S. House of Representatives
2325 Rayburn House Office Building

Moderator
Gordon Holness
ASHRAE Society Officer and Treasurer

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

Response to Section 914 of EPACT 2005
Bill Coad
Chairman, High Performance Building Assessment Task Group

High Performance Building Council--Looking Forward
Get Moy
Chairman, High Performance Building Council