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    Our latest blog from CEO Ralph DiNola frames this new year as full of opportunities for inspiration and hope. Read about the bright spots of opportunity for necessary and significant progress to be made in 2022.

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    Our latest blog details the White House announcement of an investment of $1.8 million towards implementing Building Performance Standards. Read about how his will change the game for existing buildings.

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