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Policy Options for Buildings

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Many states and municipalities have policies that promote energy efficiency and renewable energy use in government buildings.

This section contains objective descriptions of policy options that may facilitate the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies in the buildings sector. Each description is followed by discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of the policy.