This is the second annual edition of the popular ACEEE state-by-state rankings on energy efficiency. The policy scorecard rates the states on eight energy efficiency areas including: utility-sector…
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This is the second annual edition of the popular ACEEE state-by-state rankings on energy efficiency. The policy scorecard rates the states on eight energy efficiency areas including: utility-sector and public benefits programs and policies; transportation polices; building energy codes; combined heat and power; appliance efficiency standards; state facilities and fleets; research, development, and deployment; and financial and information incentives. The top 10 states are California, Oregon, Connecticut, Vermont, New York, Washington, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and New Jersey. The notable "most improved" states from our 2007 rankings were Idaho, Florida, Maryland, and Ohio.
The commonwealth spends almost $11 billion a year buying energy from out of state. Mass Save lowers bills and keeps money at home.
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.
The United States faces interlocking energy challenges: rising home energy bills and gasoline prices; new demand for electricity from data centers and other loads; high greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels.
Now, a new era of energy efficiency progress in our buildings, transportation, and industry is needed to meet this moment. This wide-ranging study finds a massive opportunity.
The BUILD America 250 Act, advanced by the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, would eliminate or weaken many programs that help lower transportation …
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