ACEEE | American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
Sep 16, 2025
Effective State and Utility Programs to Accelerate Industrial Electrification
This topic brief highlights best practices from existing state and utility programs that support industrial electrification—specifically the deployment of industrial heat pumps (IHPs). These progra…
This topic brief highlights best practices from existing state and utility programs that support industrial electrification—specifically the deployment of industrial heat pumps (IHPs). These programs play a key role in providing the financing and technical assistance needed for electrification projects. They are also critical for helping states and utilities achieve energy and emissions goals, create long-lasting jobs, and maintain the competitiveness of their manufacturing sectors.
Key recommendations for new program design include planning for additional electric load, offering capital for direct project implementation, and fostering close collaboration among relevant stakeholders. Our findings are based on interviews we conducted with program administrators at three state energy offices and three utilities.
While the brief provides examples and context describing these program and policy ideas, two accompanying fact sheets for states and utilities focus specifically on our recommendations.
Effective State and Utility Programs to Accelerate Industrial Electrification
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.
Home Energy Reports and Beyond: Meeting the Moment with Behavior-Based Energy Efficiency
Home energy report programs, in which utilities provide households with personalized insights into their energy use and tips to lower their bills, are a…
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