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U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by major sector

Reproduced from Rhodium Group; Chart: Axios Visuals

The White House has created a partnership with state and city governments aimed at boosting the energy efficiency of buildings.

Why it matters: The commercial and residential buildings sector is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions.

What's next: The administration said the Building Performance Standards Coalition will seek to help bolster local policies.

A White House summary Friday notes the bipartisan infrastructure law provides $1.8 billion for retrofits and to aid state and local policy implementation. 

White House unveils efficient-buildings effort

The commercial and residential buildings sector is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions.

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Skyline with skyscrapers at night, on the left the Liberty Place complex, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Photo: Getty Images

The White House has created a partnership with state and city governments aimed at boosting the energy efficiency of buildings.Why it matters: The commercial and residential buildings sector is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions.

Ominous forecasts about the impact of climate change serve as the backdrop for the world — led by U.S. lawmakers and companies — to debate big action on the problem, which could upend energy systems and our way of life.

White House unveils efficient-buildings effort

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