Regulatory Context
America’s regulatory approach is mostly based on state rather than federal standards and regulations, as well as voluntary certifications such as the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for building efficiency [1]. This results in a slower path toward progress than Europe’s centralized (federal) approach. In addition, it may appear that the United States is conflicted to the point of not having coherent Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) and social policies. States like California have consistently taken the lead on environmental issues. For example, in 2006 California voluntarily enacted stricter greenhouse gas emissions laws for utilities, and it also implemented ...
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