According to the U.S. Green Building Council, buildings represent 39% of the primary energy use in the United States. Buildings are also one of the heaviest consumers of natural resources and contribute a significant portion of the greenhouse gas emissions. In the United States alone, buildings account for 38% of all CO2 emissions.
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