Political window is open for business

Actions by Congress affecting the 25C tax credit for installing energy efficient windows, and the opt-out option in the lead paint law, will have an impact on window sales in 2013


Issues other than the 25C tax credit and the LRRP rule are percolating, including questions about green building standards, Gann notes. “There’s a feeling that the federal government has favored [the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program] as the preferred green building standard, and we’re advocating the adoption of green codes that follow a consensus-based approach to development. We’re not saying, ‘Don’t use LEED,’ we’re saying at least recognize any standard that follows the consensus approach.”

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