By Carly McGovern |
What is the National Rural Codes Collaborative? The National Rural Codes Collaborative (NRCC) is a group of Regional Energy Efficiency Organizations (REEOs), states, tribal communities and others who are working together to overcome geographic, financial, and outreach barriers to implementing and enforcing building energy codes and energy efficiency programs in rural areas. Participating states…
By Erin Cosgrove |
In May, Massachusetts Governor Healey introduced The Energy Affordability, Independence, and Innovation Act (“the Act”). The Act intends to make Massachusetts more energy independent and stimulate innovation through several measures, including expanding and diversifying energy supplies, authorizing new rate reduction bonds to finance decarbonization, enabling gas utilities to own thermal energy…
By Chase Macpherson |
When you hear “heat pump,” do you picture an air source heat pump? Is it residential? You’re not alone - that’s the most common application. But in the past few years, the region has done more with ground source and thermal energy networks for residential and commercial applications. This post provides an overview of these technologies, examples of projects from across the region, and information…
By Michael Anderson |
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program has been fundamental to the development and rehabilitation of federally subsidized affordable housing since its inception in 1986. Traditionally, funding through the program has been used for new construction and renovations, rather than energy efficiency upgrades. Some regional states have adopted measures to incorporate energy efficiency, while…
