Building electrification is a critical climate mitigation strategy for states and utilities, especially as the grid becomes cleaner through carbon-free generation. In most situations, efficient bui…
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Building electrification is a critical climate mitigation strategy for states and utilities, especially as the grid becomes cleaner through carbon-free generation. In most situations, efficient building electrification will reduce overall bills for households. However, households in parts of the country with high electricity rates could face higher bills from fuel switching. In this white paper, we discuss a few emerging solutions that can improve affordability for households and encourage electrification. Possibilities include a percentage-of-income payment program, modification of electricity rates to incentivize fuel-switching, and an income-based fixed charge proposal from California.
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.
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 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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