Connecticut
January 2, 2013
2012 was a good year for energy efficiency, and 2013 portends to be even better.
In 2012, states, municipalities, and federal agencies largely completed their energy efficiency programs using funds from the 2009 federal stimulus. Notable...
April 1, 2010
Northeast:
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) approved the 2010–2012 electric and gas energy efficiency plans on January 28, 2010, which codify the goals set in the Green Communities Act of 2008. Annual electricity...
October 21, 2009
In 2009, energy efficiency has risen to a new level of recognition in the U.S. We present here our third annual comprehensive state energy efficiency scorecard to document best practices and recognize leadership among the states. The...
September 9, 2009
In June 2009, the House of Representatives passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACESA). This climate and energy legislation included a number of provisions intended to help the U.S. reduce energy use through various...
January 8, 2007
While a shift in Congressional leadership promises a more serious focus on energy efficiency and other clean energy issues in the new year, states have not been standing idly by. The most significant state energy efficiency policy initiatives in...
January 16, 2006
In 2003, New York Governor George Pataki invited other northeastern governors to launch the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) as America's first regulatory program to fight global warming by cutting carbon dioxide emissions from power...
October 6, 2004
2004 has been a very busy year for appliance and equipment efficiency standards. On the legislative front, Connecticut and Maryland have enacted appliance standards legislation, and other bills stand a good chance of passage in New Jersey and...
May 3, 2004
With federal leadership faltering, states are showing the way for energy efficiency policy. Congress seems unable to pass a comprehensive energy bill with robust efficiency policies. The Administration is eroding funding support for many core...