2011 Regional Round-Up
NEEP's New Policy Roundup Details Successes and Hurdles in Energy Efficiency across the Region
We in NEEP's policy shop are constantly tracking state energy efficiency happenings- from legislation and regulatory proceedings to spending and savings data. Now we've released our first-annual Regional Roundup, a new report examining overall trends and which states are leading and lagging in capturing cost-effective energy efficiency.
While looking at the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region as a whole, the report provides a summary and analysis of some of the biggest building energy efficiency successes and setbacks in states from Maine to Maryland, including key energy efficiency laws and regulations, and changes in funding levels and savings goals for customer energy efficiency programs.
Key Findings:
- The Northeast continues to lead the nation in innovative energy policy, public and private support and per capita investment in efficiency programs.
- Even in a slow economy, much of the region continues to ramp up efficiency, with investment levels expected to reach $2.5 billion this year.
- States are grappling with the same challenges - how to fund efficiency for oil heated homes, how to coordinate state-wide programs to make access easier for customers, how to reach more homes and businesses and go deeper with efficiency projects.
- In states like NH, ME, NJ and PA, Tea Party style views threaten states' efforts to harness efficiency as the most cost-effective energy resource.
- In states like MA, VT, NY, CT and RI, major efficiency commitments are helping to drive down utility costs for all, create local jobs and build the clean energy economy.
Download the full report
For more information, contact: Natalie Hildt
Manager of Public Policy Outreach
781-860-9177 Ext. 121