WASHINGTON, July 16 (UPI) -- U.S. and Chinese energy leaders agreed to partner in developing more efficient building designs and sustainable communities relying more on renewable energy.
"Making buildings more efficient represents one of the greatest, and most immediate opportunities we have to create jobs, save money, save energy and reduce carbon pollution," U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu said Thursday in a release. "Our goal should be buildings that are 80 percent more efficient. Doing so will save families money and create millions of jobs in both countries."