by Rebecca Walker — April 30, 2010—The Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) is encouraging U.S. legislators to maintain year-round support for Earth Day objectives by enacting legislation to ensure federal facilities are operated at peak efficiency.
The Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act of 2010, introduced by Representatives Russ Carnahan (D-MO) and Judy Bigger (R-IL) along with Senators Tom Carper (D-DE) and Susan Collins (R-ME) would ensure that federal facilities are operated and maintained by workers who are trained and certified in these highly complex building systems, says the association.
AFE envisions the legislation as a way for the Federal government to model best practices in the operation and maintenance of high efficiency buildings systems. The measure is also expected to create jobs, says AFE.
For more information, see the AFE Web site.
