Where does your city rank in the 2017 City Energy Efficiency Scorecard?
Author: David RibeiroNext week we will release the 2017 City Energy Efficiency Scorecard. Because it’s been two years since we published the last edition, here are some key scorecard numbers and facts...
View ArticleGimme shelter: how energy efficiency can contribute to resilient rebuilding
Author: Pasha Majdi The Atlantic hurricane season is just beginning, and experts are predicting another active year.Tags: Building CodesCombined Heat and Power (CHP)
View ArticleZero energy buildings on the rise but barriers remain
Author: Christopher Perry Zero energy building codes are making inroads in Oregon, California, British Columbia, and other places, but a new ACEEE white paper reveals that they still face barriers to...
View ArticleFlorida could add 135,000 jobs by embracing five energy policies
New ACEEE research shows that Florida could bolster energy efficiency policies to gain 135,000 jobs, making the state’s economy a bit sunnier.Tags: Appliance StandardsBuilding CodesBuilding Rating...
View ArticleEnergy-efficient building codes are a cost-effective foundation for rooftop...
Author: Christopher Perry An ACEEE analysis released today finds that energy efficiency and solar make complementary energy and carbon reductions in new home construction, but when budgets are tight,...
View ArticlePortland’s cutting-edge tool for home buyers gains momentum in other US cities
Author: Hannah Bastian Ever wonder how much a home’s utility bills will cost before you buy it? Portland, Oregon, has a cutting-edge policy that gives homebuyers such information, enabling them to...
View ArticleHere are six ways we have slashed US energy use by a fifth
Author: Steven Nadel Major energy efficiency policies slashed US energy use by about 20% in 2017, saving a whopping 25 quads of energy —the amount used in California, Texas, and Florida combined.Tags:...
View ArticleUS cities adopt stricter building energy codes
Author: David RibeiroAs US cities ramp up their clean energy efforts, stricter building energy codes are some of their biggest success stories. In fact, 30 cities have taken steps to reduce energy...
View ArticleTool allows communities to assess clean energy progress; Montgomery County...
Author: Kate TanabeOur 2019 City Scorecard assesses the 75 largest US cities on their clean energy efforts, serving as the beginning of a policy roadmap. Now, communities of all sizes can use the...
View Article2019 and 2020: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Author: Steven Nadel The past year has been a mixture of good and bad news on the energy efficiency front, and 2020 (our 40th anniversary) promises more of the same. Overall, there’s a lot to...
View ArticleLocal Governments Vote Resoundingly for Improved Efficiency in National Model...
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