US General Services Administration to Spend $2 Billion on Low-Carbon Building Materials and Seeks Funds to Optimize Federal Building Portfolio
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The US General Services Administration (GSA) plans to spend $2 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to purchase cement and other building materials with substantially lower embodied carbon emissions . This initiative, known as the Buy Clean public procurement plan, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 41,000 tons annually and support 6,000 jobs . The GSA's plan aligns with the Biden administration's goal of decarbonization and transitioning to a clean energy economy. The Sierra Club has called on lawmakers to defend the GSA's plan and for the domestic industry to embrace investments toward a clean competitive advantage .
This move by the GSA is part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to address climate change and promote sustainability. The administration's di...
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