By Yiran He |
On October 30, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) approved the state’s next round of energy efficiency programs. These new programs have been a year in the making and include core energy efficiency investments and new initiatives for building decarbonization, demand response programs, and the creation of an online platform for all utility and state programs. In July 2023, NJBPU…
By Yiran He |
Energy efficiency represents the largest source of employment in the clean energy sector, with most job growth happening in heating, ventilation, and cooling jobs. And the demand for clean energy workers is growing. The expected increased demand for clean energy and energy efficiency upgrades and installations presents an opportunity for heightened attention to diversity, equity, inclusion, and…
By Yiran He |
NEEP is delighted to debut our new policy framework for building decarbonization, titled Decarbonizing Buildings: How States Can Set the Table for Success, and developed in partnership with Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM) and Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP). Building decarbonization is not easily solved by any single policy – this framework presents a…
By Yiran He |
When designing long-running energy efficiency programs, state energy offices have an opportunity to meaningfully engage communities and labor groups early in the process. Meaningful engagement is beneficial for all stakeholders: programs will increase their reach towards all population segments, more households and businesses will benefit from upgraded buildings, and the work will be executed…