# NRDC Reaction to new version of Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency bill

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/03/nrdc-reaction-to-new-version-of-shaheen-portman-energy-efficiency-bill/
- Published: 2014-03-04T20:22:54-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

## A Green Revolution in Washington: The Shaheen-Portman Bill Sparks Hope for a Sustainable Future

Attention all eco-warriors, policy enthusiasts, and also those forward-thinking 
citizens. Well brace yourselves for a game-changing moment. Especially in the fight
against climate change and also energy waste. Let’s hear it for a green energy bill.
For today marks a pivotal point. Especially in our nation’s journey towards a greener
energy bill which provides more an efficient future. That’s with the introduction
of the latest version of the bipartisan Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness
Act. It’s affectionately known as the Shaheen-Portman bill or from me as the Green
energy bill!

Imagine a world where our buildings, industries, and even our government operate
at peak efficiency. So then they are slashing energy waste and carbon emissions.
All the while simultaneously boosting our economy and also creating jobs. This isn’t
just a green dream – it’s the promise of the Shaheen-Portman bill, a beacon of hope
in today’s often divisive political landscape.

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As your Green Living Guy, [Seth Leitman](https://greenlivingguy.com/the-green-living-guy-by-seth-leitman/),
I’m thrilled to dive into this groundbreaking legislation that could revolutionize
how America approaches energy efficiency. So, buckle up, eco-friends! We’re about
to embark on an electrifying journey through the corridors of power, where environmental
responsibility meets economic opportunity. Let’s explore how this bill could be 
the catalyst for a cleaner, greener, and more prosperous America!

#ShaheenPortmanBill #EnergyEfficiency #GreenRevolution #SustainableFuture #ClimateAction

#### Conclusion

The latest version of the bipartisan Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness
Act, also known as the Shaheen-Portman bill was just introduced. This commonsense
approach to cutting energy waste in buildings, industry, and the federal government.
All the while saving billions of taxpayer dollars, creating tens of thousands of
jobs. That’s cutting carbon pollution. Finally, it has wide support and deserves
to go forward without extreme amendments.

We have posted an updated Issue Brief about the bill at: [http://www.nrdc.org/energy/energy-savings-industrial-competitiveness-act.asp](https://www.nrdc.org/)

and Franz Matzner, NRDC’s associate director of government affairs, is blogging 
about the latest version today at:
 [http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/fmatzner/updated_energy_efficiency_bill.html](https://web.archive.org/web/20150906195438/http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/fmatzner/updated_energy_efficiency_bill.html).

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