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1.	The USGBC-NCC supports the ARB in the development of the AB 32
implementation scoping plan.
2.	We support the Green Building Community as a major stakeholder
in the continuing development of the scoping plan with ARB
research sub-group
3.	Each of the major industry sectors should quantify the portion
of their GHG emissions which is indirectly attributable to
existing buildings and new construction.
4.	The ARB should work towards on eventual single building
protocol for evaluating GHG.  Comprehensive statewide report
quantifying GHG.  Build off the gains of the statewide Zero Net
Energy (ZNE) residential and commercial new construction goals.  
5.	Consider the development of incentives for energy and other
improvements to existing buildings.  The state must incentivize
Green Buildings using tax credits and other financing tools.
6.	That while efficiencies and offsets are valuable tools towards
reducing GHG emissions, conservation should be prioritized as the
most cost effective and permanent reduction available.  
7.	The ultimate goal should look beyond 2020 towards a
fundamentally stable climate.
8.	Explicitly require ongoing measurement, verification and
centralized reporting of energy GHG reductions by Green
Buildings.
9.	The GHG cap and trade market should ultimately include
individual building owners as direct owners of their GHG credits
10.	Training of workforce and all relevant market actors, i.e.
Building Departments
11.	Incentivize Smart Growth.
12.	Focus on existing building infrastructure as well as new
construction