ASHRAE is lauding Senate passage of a bill to update the nation's energy policy. The Energy Police Modernization Act cleared the U.S. Senate April 20 on an 85-12 vote. The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers said the bill contains several code provisions that it supported. "The passage of the Energy Policy Modernization Act demonstrates the power of persistent bipartisan leadership by many leaders throughout the Senate," said society President David Underwood. "Each of these senators understands the need for reform and the dangers that lie ahead if we do not change. This accomplishment is shared by hundreds of stakeholders who have connected with members of Congress, helping them understand the complexities and likely impacts of legislation on the building and many other industries.
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