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Energy Conservation Law
A law to reduce America’s energy consumption

In order to decrease America’s energy consumption, all energy-consuming machines sold commercially by 2020 must be certified by energy star. All new buildings built after 2015 must use energy star certified products.

Any buildings built after 2012 must be as eco-friendly as possible. These buildings must be: Energy efficient Water efficient Made of as much recycled material as is practical, and all scrap that can be recycled should be upon completion of the project Able to reduce waste as much as possible

If there is any doubt that a building is not as eco-friendly as possible, the case should be brought to the Environmental Protection Agency. If the EPA finds that the building can be improved, it is the EPA’s responsibility to advise and aid in these changes.

In order to reduce greenhouse gasses released when burning coal for energy, alternative energy is to be implemented wherever possible. Wind turbines are to be used in windy areas, including on rooftops in commercial areas with tall buildings and offshore wherever practical. All businesses and government buildings must have either a wind turbine or a solar panel, either on the actual building or nearby so that the energy may be used to help power the building.

Mall officers and any others patrolling parking lots to ensure there are no children left in cars should also check to make sure that cars without any occupants are turned off. A charge of up to $200 is to be implemented to any car owner who leaves their car on without a valid reason. The exact fine is to be decided by the officer who finds the car.

Author: Katharine Walls Advisors: Anna Morris, Elizabeth O’Roark