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White Paper - May 10, 2012
Each year, ACEEE ranks states on a suite of energy efficiency policies in its annual State Energy Efficiency Scorecard. One of the categories in which states are ranked is combined heat and power (CHP), which is a suite of technologies that generate electricity and thermal energy concurrently,...
Research Report E124 - May 2, 2012
Initial investments have already been made by thousands of local governments in energy efficiency projects, programs, policies, and expanding staff capacity, but most federal funds that have supported these efforts are expiring. Some communities have considered or adopted sustainable funding...
White Paper - April 12, 2012
Many business investment decisions are affected by their anticipated tax consequences. A key component of tax treatment is depreciation. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) defines depreciation as “an income tax deduction that allows a taxpayer to recover the cost or other basis...
Research Report IE121 - April 5, 2012
Industrial energy efficiency investments are some of the most cost-effective energy efficiency investments to be made. The industrial sector also has the largest potential for energy savings of all major energy-using sectors of the U.S. economy. To capture these savings, a variety of industrial...
White Paper - March 29, 2012
There is growing bipartisan interest in tax reform. Our tax code is widely criticized as being too complicated, and it has been more than 20 years since the tax code has had a major overhaul. Many proposals call for fewer tax brackets and eliminating many current tax breaks, creating a...
White Paper - March 27, 2012
The Behavior, Energy and Climate Change (BECC) conference focuses on understanding the nature of individual and organizational behavior and decision-making, and using that knowledge to accelerate our transition to an energy-efficient and low carbon economy. Now in its fifth year, BECC has...
Research Report E123 - March 26, 2012
This study reviews the planning activities of a sample of localities that have developed energy-related plans. We summarize the progress communities have made in their planning processes and analyze the key choices that local leaders make when drawing up strategic energy plans. Using a 9-step...
Research Report I121 - March 21, 2012
In recent years, China has been adding 1.6 to 2.0 billion square meters of new residential and commercial buildings each year, making it the largest market for new construction in the world. Though the enforcement of China’s building energy codes has been widely viewed as fraught with...
Research Report A123 - March 8, 2012
Appliance, equipment, and lighting standards have been a cornerstone of U.S. energy policy since Congress enacted the first standards in the 1980s. They have significantly reduced U.S. energy consumption, providing large economic benefits for consumers and businesses. Taking into account products...
White Paper - February 28, 2012
Local governments have the authority to implement discrete enabling policies that influence the real estate market and drive demand for utility energy efficiency programs. Many local governments and local organizations are also developing programs and plans to...
