Local Policy Program

Local policies related to energy efficiency — implemented at the scale of a municipality, county or metropolitan region — can improve community self-reliance, save consumers and citizens money, create local “main street” jobs, catalyze local economic investment, and protect the environment. ACEEE works to help local governments increase energy efficiency in their communities.
Noteworthy Reads
Toolkit
Mayors' Toolkit for Energy Efficiency
Mayors all over the country are implementing a variety of policies and programs to help their cities achieve clean energy goals, and prioritizing ...
Topic Brief

Understanding Energy Affordability

This policy brief provides an overview of energy affordability across the US. We define the concept of energy burden and some of the main drivers. We ...
Research Report
The 2019 City Clean Energy Scorecard
Fact Sheet

Transforming the Rural Energy Economy through Energy Efficiency and Distributed Energy...

The electric power sector is undergoing rapid transformation, in part because of the increased use of technologies that can be located closer to the ...
Research Report
Extending the Benefits of Nonresidential Energy Efficiency to Low-Income Communities
Fact Sheet

Supporting Rural Electric Co-op Members with Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency programs benefit rural electric cooperatives (co-ops), their members, and the communities they serve. By offering energy efficiency ...
Research Report
After the Audit: Improving Residential Energy Efficiency Assessment Reports
ResourcesAll Resources
Blog Post
Weatherization cuts bills and creates jobs but serves only a tiny share of low-income...
July 7, 2020
White Paper
Mandatory Building Performance Standards: A Key Policy for Achieving Climate Goals
June 22, 2020
Blog Post
These seven strategies can help mayors save money and revive local economies
June 18, 2020
Toolkit
Mayors' Toolkit for Energy Efficiency
June 18, 2020
Fact Sheet
Fostering Equity in Local Clean Energy Policy: Lessons from the 2019 City Clean Energy...
June 3, 2020

Programs

Government Lead by Example
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Local and Community Initiatives
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Low-Income
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Transportation System Efficiency
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Vehicle Technology
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Building Policies
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Retrofits
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Multifamily
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Distributed Energy Resources
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Office Buildings
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Water-Energy Nexus
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Experts & ResearchersACEEE Staff
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Ariel Drehobl
Senior Research Associate, Local Policy
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Alexander Jarrah
Research Assistant, Local Policy
kate tanabe
Kate Tanabe
Research Assistant, Local Policy
david ribeiro
David Ribeiro
Senior Research Manager
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Lauren Ross
Director, Local Policy
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