By Emme Luck |
As energy efficiency leaders embark on the journey to make more equitable decisions, it is critical to understand the landscape of energy inequities in one's jurisdiction before moving to solutions. This blog will outline NEEP's newest resources – a story map, brief, and glossary – on implementing equitable policies. These resources identify the state of energy inequities in the Northeast and Mid…
By Kai Palmer-Dunning |
Building code boards and code officials around the region are tasked with developing and adopting building codes that improve the minimum life-safety standards of buildings. Life safety of buildings refers to the fire, electrical and structural safety of the built environment. As the effects of climate change continue to impact people’s lives, infrastructure, and buildings, building officials…
By Emme Luck |
UPDATE: New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu signed H.B. 549 on Thursday, February 24.
Over the past few months, the state of energy efficiency in New Hampshire has taken some dramatic turns. The state’s energy efficiency programs have historically brought significant energy savings and workforce stimulation, yet after the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) order in November of 2021, their…
By Bryan Evans |
Let’s get real, do you think about your water heater or even the cost of keeping water hot? If you are like most homeowners, you’re just happy that the water is hot when you want to take a shower or wash the dishes. However, water heaters deserve a little more thought. They account for the second highest source of energy usage in a home, second only to heating and cooling. For 2021, the U.S.…
By Guest Contributor |
This post was submitted by Oracle Utilities, a member of the NEEP Allies Network, and authored by Samantha Caputo, Manager of Regulatory Affairs and Market Development.
Now that we have settled into the New Year, it seemed like an appropriate time to reflect on one of the major events that closed 2021 and will influence climate action to come in 2022. Global leaders met in November at the 26th…