On Monday, July 20, the National Association of Governors (NGA) announced it had adopted the promotion of carbon-neutral new and renovated buildings by 2030, as outlined by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Gov. Christine Gregoire from Washington proposed the change to NGA's policy as she recently signed carbon neutral legislation in her home state (which was itself based on AIA recommendations).

"[The decision] opens the door for the AIA to promote the recently announced International Green Construction Code initiative to all 50 states and their governors as a partial solution to help reach our goal of carbon neutral buildings by 2030," said AIA Executive Vice President and CEO, Christine McEntee.

This adoption by the nation's governors follows the U.S. Conference of Mayors unanimous adoption of AIA's carbon neutral building policy in 2006, and the National Association of Counties announcing their support for the policy in 2007.

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