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This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a comprehensive study on expanding construction requirements for sustainable building products in Pennsylvania, both for state-funded and private construction projects. The resolution is motivated by significant environmental concerns, including the fact that building and construction contribute 37% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and that 75% of global urban infrastructure expected to exist in 2050 has yet to be constructed. The study will specifically examine the feasibility and implementation of methods and criteria for using more sustainable building materials, such as aerated concrete, recycled steel and glass, reclaimed wood, and bamboo, while also analyzing the projected direct and indirect cost implications of such requirements. The resolution requires the Commission to submit a detailed report to three House of Representatives committees (Environmental and Natural Resource Protection, Housing and Community Development, and Labor and Industry) within 180 days of the resolution's adoption. This initiative aligns with Pennsylvania's broader goals of industrial decarbonization and the state's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in energy-intensive sectors like cement manufacturing and steel production.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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