Aggressive Quote by Denis Hayes
“An aggressive building performance standard for all new buildings, and a set of performance requirements to be met by all buildings before they can be sold (when upgrades can be included in the new mortgage). These should encompass heating and cooling, lighting, and plug loads. Coupled with new efficiency standards for appliances, lights, and furnaces, this should reduce the energy consumption of new buildings by 50 percent, more or less immediately, and go on from there.”
About This Quote
Source Policy: Energy Efficiency Standards Proposal, null date
A proposal to set strict energy performance standards for new buildings and appliances to halve energy use quickly.
In simple terms: Set strict building energy rules to cut usage in half.
Key Takeaway
Implement rigorous standards now.
Themes
energy efficiency
building design
policy
climate action
Mood
concerned
optimistic
Type
policy
technical
environmental
When to use this quote
- real estate development
- construction planning
- appliance manufacturing
- mortgage financing
- urban planning
Key Concepts
sustainability
regulation
technology adoption
Questions to Reflect On
- How can incentives offset higher initial costs?
- What barriers exist for widespread adoption?
A Different Perspective
Implementation may face high upfront costs and industry resistance.
