National Restaurant Association Announces Support for Building STAR
As hundreds of restaurateurs travel to Washington, D.C. this week for the National Restaurant Association's 2010 Public Affairs Conference, advocating for the passage of energy-saving Building STAR legislation will be a top priority.
The Building STAR Energy Efficiency Rebate Act of 2010, S. 3079, was introduced by U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) to establish tax incentives that encourage energy savings. The legislation would promote the installation of energy-efficient renovations in commercial buildings such as restaurants by offering rebates and financing incentives for building owners to upgrade their property's energy efficiency. Building STAR was developed by Rebuilding America, a coalition that includes the National Restaurant Association and more than 80 other groups.
