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Consumer groups urge FHFA to update climate standards for GSE-backed homes

A coalition of interest groups oriented around climate issues has launched a social media campaign designed to pressure the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) into adopting up-to-date energy-efficiency standards for homes backed by the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

The Campaign for Lower Home Energy Costs launched its effort on Tuesday. The group said in a statement that “delays in adopting these standards are costing Americans money through high utility bills and leaving them vulnerable in inadequate housing. Policy experts and advocates highlighted how the details ⇒

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