Walkinshaw Introduces Bill to Cool Federal Properties, Cut Smog, and Lower Energy Costs
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) introduced the Heat Island Reduction Act, which would require federal agencies to plan cost-effective upgrades that cool their properties, improve air quality, and lower energy costs. Parking lots and dark rooftops soak up heat and hold it, which warms nearby communities, raises cooling bills, and speeds the…