ACEEE | American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
Aug 1, 2008
Trends in Industrial Investment Decision Making
This report reviews how industrial firms make decisions about investments relating to energy use, explores trends in utilization of existing manufacturing capacity at the time of its writing, and p…
This report reviews how industrial firms make decisions about investments relating to energy use, explores trends in utilization of existing manufacturing capacity at the time of its writing, and projects what the investment trends are likely to be in coming years. Based on this review, the authors provide guidance to energy efficiency program managers on how to position their program offering to capture energy efficiency opportunities in manufacturing.
Toward Best Practices for Industrial Innovation: Lessons from the Department of Energy’s Industrial Demonstrations Program
This paper highlights a central lesson for policymakers: Industrial innovation requires alignment across government programs (grants, procurement), financing mechanisms (tax credits, loans), and institutional capacity. When these three are backed by sustained commitment from the public sector, private industry, and external stakeholders, the transition from demonstration to deployment becomes viable.
Bridging the Equity Gap for Utility Energy Efficiency Programs
Utility energy efficiency programs have increased investment in low-income households, but significant gaps remain. This report examines spending and savings trends across 48 major U.S. utilities, identifies barriers to expanding low-income programs and highlights policies and program strategies that can improve energy affordability and equitable access to efficiency upgrades.
This report identifies pathways for India’s cement industry to decarbonise at a pace compatible with the national climate goal of net-zero emissions by 2070.
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