Benchmarking Programs for Increasing Energy Efficiency

Many states are implementing energy benchmarking programs to track and identify energy use in buildings. These programs aim to encourage energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Check out this energy use reporting and disclosure clause for California commercial purchase transactions.

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