On 21 April, the US House of Representatives gave final approval to a bill focussed on improving energy efficiency in buildings and water heaters.

The bill is intended to create incentives for federal mortgage writers to incorporate energy-efficient heating and cooling systems into the value of a home, establish training programs in energy-efficiency construction, create programs to increase the energy efficiency of manufacturing supply chains, and direct the Energy Department to work with manufacturers on energy-efficient technology.

Read the full details on the Congress website.

Read an article outlining the bill in the New York Times.