- The White House in June issued guidelines that defined standards for a “zero emissions” building.
- Morgan Wojciechowski’s Williamsburg, Virginia, home is among the first to receive that label.
- Residential and commercial buildings account for almost a third of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
Real estate is a key puzzle piece in achieving the U.S.’ climate goals, according to federal officials.
Residential and commercial buildings account for 31% of the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions, after accounting for “indirect” emissions like electricity use, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. That’s more than other economic sectors like transportation and agriculture.
The Biden administration has adopted various policies to cut residential emissions…