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IFMA Government Affairs, Advocacy Day, and Public Policy Day for Chapter Leaders
Presented by Jeff Johnson, Director,
Government Affairs
Jeff.johnson@ifma.org
IFMA Government Affairs Program
• Monitoring Program • Advocacy Program • Goals of GA Program
– Education– Coalition Building– Information Sharing
Political Outlook
Current Congressional Make-Up
House – 253 Democrats, 178 Republicans – 54 Democrats are “Blue Dogs” – Moderate to Conservative,
Fiscally Conservative– 80 Democrats are members of “Progressive Caucus” – More
liberal leaning, willing to spend more – Recent clash of the two over Administration Priorities
Republicans– Over the past 3 months solidified their opposition to Health Care
– likely to stand united for remainder of this Congress
Political Outlook
Current Congressional Make-Up
Senate – 57 Democrats, 41 Republicans, 2 Indpts.– 10 “Industrial, Coal State” Dem Senators – more moderate,
increasingly concerned with regulation affecting businesses, manufacturing
– Legislation stalled at the Senate – Currently 300 House passed bills awaiting consideration
Republicans– Similar to the House, all 41 Senate Republicans are increasingly
united in opposition of Administration Priorities
Congressional Focus• Administration Priorities – 2010
– Health Care Reform – Done
– Jobs Bill, Economic Stimulus (TARP Funds)
– Financial Industry Reform/Consumer Protection Agency
– Energy/Climate Change
– Immigration Reform
Issues of Interest to IFMA
• Greening of Government • Tax Incentives/ Energy Efficiency • Building Access Issues• Education and Training • Climate Change
Greening of Government EO 13514
•Background on Executive Order
•IFMA-ASBE Conference
•Next steps- Greening of Government
Update on Carnahan-Carper Education and Training Legislation
• What does the legislation do• Role of High Performance Buildings
Congressional Caucus Coalition • Status of Co-Sponsors • What is IFMA doing to get this passed
• ADVOCACY DAY
Tax Incentives for Energy Efficiency
• Building Star• Home Star• Stimulus Bill
Climate Change – What Has Happened?
• Waxman/Markey Bill
– Passed the House of Representatives on a very close vote, summer of 2009.
– Mandate – Reduction of GHG emissions of 17% by 2020. Long term mandate reduction is 80% by 2050.
– Requires electric utilities to meet 20% of their electricity demand through renewable energy sources and energy efficiency by 2020.
– Provides for modernization of the electrical grid
• “Cap & Dividend” receiving limited consideration
• Cap and Dividend approach would send 75% of revenue from auction of permits to consumers – attempt to offset the higher price of energy costs
• Other 25% would be provided to companies who develop alternative, renewable energy, emissions reductions technology
• Energy producers and importers of energy would be required to buy these permits
Climate Change – Current Options
EPA Action – Absent New Congressional Authority
BackgroundClean Air Act • Passed in 1963, requires the EPA to develop and enforce regulation to protect
public from exposure to airborne contaminants that are known to be hazardous to human health.
• Requires States to develop State Implementation Plans Approved BY EPA• Creates National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for seven Criteria
Pollutants
EPA Determination of GHG Responsibilities – 2003
• Determined they lacked authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases
• Even if even if the EPA did have such authority, it would decline to exercise it.
• This EPA was under the Bush Administration
How Is IFMA Affected?
• Energy Efficiency Mandates for Buildings• Larger Buildings May be Captured within a Cap
and Trade Program• Best Available Technology Control (BACT)
Equipment for Buildings & Emissions Sources• Someone will need to certify Carbon Footprint
and Technology Implementation • Training for Facility Managers needs to be a Key
Component
2010 IFMA Public Policy Forum and Advocacy Day
September 21-22, Washington, DC
• This year we will combine Advocacy Day with Public Policy Forum hosted with FFC
• New format this year• Overview of schedule• What will our objectives be:
– Federal Training Bill– Greening of Government - EO 13514 – Building Star – Jobs Retraining – Funding for Research – Educate about IFMA and FM Profession– HPBCCC Recommendations – Join the Caucus
Schedule for September 21
• Noon – Registration and Check In • 2:00-5:00PM – Grass Roots Training and
How to Lobby Presentation• 5:30 – Welcome Reception – Location
TBD
Schedule for September 22
• 8:00AM- Depart Hotel via chartered bus for Capitol Hill
• 9:00-12:00 – Public Policy Forum • 12:00-6:00 – Advocacy Day Hill Visits• 6:00PM – Return to Hotel/ Departure
How can you help?• Commit to sending a team to represent
your chapter• Find out what is happening in your state • Registration available online soon
– Home address including zip code for each individual representing the chapter
– When you will be arriving and departing
Recent/Upcoming Government Affairs Events
• Briefing on Carbon Cap and Trade Bill during Facility Fusion
• High Performance Buildings Week• JCI Energy Efficiency Forum• State Department In-Service Conference• IFMA Advocacy Day • Government Affairs for the FM Executive
at World Workplace
Available Resources
• IFMA Government Affairs Website– How to Lobby Tutorial – Government Affairs Issue Briefs– How to Contact your member of Congress– Weekly Government Affairs Updates
• Jim Wise
PACE LLP
jwisepace@aol.com• Jeff Johnson
IFMA Director of Government Affairs
jeffrey.johnson@ifma.org
THANK YOUQuestions?