Clinton Presidential Center "New Partnerships Announced to Help Buildings Become Energy Efficient"

Four new partnerships announced at the Greenbuild conference in Chicago, the world's largest gathering dedicated to green building, will help the Clinton Climate Initiative expand the impact of its Energy Efficiency Building Retrofit Program around the world. These partnerships include:

City of Chicago

Once the world’s tallest building, the Sears Tower will be one of two landmark buildings to receive energy-enhancing retrofits. This partnership, announced by President Clinton and Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, will also bring changes to the Merchandise Mart, the world’s largest commercial building in the heart of the city.

Additionally, CCI and the City of Chicago have teamed up with owners of multi-tenant housing to retrofit these private buildings. Overtime, the energy saved through improvements made on these buildings will finance the cost of the projects.

GE Real Estate

As one of the world’s most significant commercial real estate companies, GE Real Estate has the power to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases that are emitted from commercial buildings, which contribute 30-40 percent of emissions annually. The company will work with the Clinton Foundation to access energy-savings technology and resources to retrofit buildings company owns in CCI partner cities around the world.

U.S. Green Building Council
CCI and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) will work with K-12 schools throughout the nation to establish a Green Schools Program to reduce the energy consumption of school buildings. In addition to lowering energy costs, this partnership will also show the next generation the importance of using green technology to stop global warming.

American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment
CCI and the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) will also work together to retrofit hundreds of colleges and universities across the US, helping them to meet their commitment to attain climate neutrality while lowering their energy bills.