ACEEE | American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
Sep 8, 2015
2015 Federal Energy Efficiency Legislation Projected Impacts
This paper estimates projected energy and financial impacts from 15 pieces of current federal energy efficiency legislation, and jobs and economic impacts from 3 packages of those policies. It find…
2015 Federal Energy Efficiency Legislation Projected Impacts
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This paper estimates projected energy and financial impacts from 15 pieces of current federal energy efficiency legislation, and jobs and economic impacts from 3 packages of those policies. It finds that an enhanced Senate bill could save $100 billion over time (net after investments), create 110,000 added jobs in 2030, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 50 million metric tons in that year. A more comprehensive policy could save far more, but a few negative policies could cost tens of billions of dollars and tens of thousands of jobs. Policies analyzed include proposals on building energy codes, mortgage financing (SAVE Act), and smart buildings and smart 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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