By Samantha Bresler |
This is your last chance to register for NEEP's BCE workshop at the 2013 Energy Efficiency Summit!
Business and Consumer Electronics (BCEs) programs have long been the cause of frustration for efficiency programs. As described in a recent NEEP blog post, energy consumption per device is low, but the aggregated energy use of electronics is a staggering 15% of the household. This…
By Josh Craft |
The diversion of state RGGI funds has everyone scratching their heads.
Some things just make you scratch your head. As Jim’s piece earlier this week illustrated, Connecticut is going to tap funds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) to plug holes in the state budget. In the past, New York, New Jersey, and New Hampshire have done the same. The move has provoked strong opposition…
By John Otterbein |
The Springfield tornado demolished more than 40 buildings and caused over $100 million in damages.
Natural disasters are here to stay and our communities need to be as prepared as possible and ready for any natural upheaval, anywhere, at any time. Preparing for natural disturbances, or even disasters, ahead of time is imperative to minimize potential damage and reduce fatality. The need for…
By Jim OReilly |
Haven't we been here before?
Connecticut's redirection of Energy Efficiency Funds could potentially halt monetary and energy savings.
For the third time in the last decade, legislators in Connecticut have decided to raid the ratepayer-funded clean energy program budgets and divert the monies to the state's general fund to help them close the budget gap.
This time, they're taking some $35…
By David Lis |
How many of you have heard claims that sounded something like these: “Appliance efficiency standards stand in the way of product innovation. Energy efficient appliances simply don’t work as well. Standards drive up the prices for appliances.” Each claim above, and many more, has been voiced repeatedly by challengers of appliance efficiency standards. Without the data and analysis to…
By John Otterbein |
NEEP's Student Scholarship Program serves as a great stepping stone into Energy Efficiency.
Imagine being in a dark room with nothing but a flashlight. Focus is narrowed down to the width of the hand-held beam. This narrow focus limits the options of opportunity within the room. Once the battery dies, the room goes pitch black. After a good amount of time passes, a slight memory wells up.…
By Samantha Bresler |
Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH) pay back big in the long run.
Your water heater lives an inconspicuous life. It is often over looked, hidden away in some far recess of your basement, collecting a thin film of dust. If you’re like most folks, only when it ceases to function properly (or at all) do you become aware of it. When it needs to be replaced you don’t know what’s worse…
By Josh Craft |
In a 9-4 vote, the Boston City Council voted to adopt energy benchmarking for its large buildings last week. NEEP congratulates Mayor Thomas Menino and the Council for their hard work to advance this landmark energy and environmental initiative. By enacting Docket #726, Boston will become the first city in New England and the eighth nationwide to provide for energy transparency in their…
By Ed Londergan |
Stakeholders from the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region are recognizing the importance of tackling the unique challenges of energy efficiency in multifamily buildings. NEEP will host a Regional Multifamily Workshop on Tuesday, June 18 in conjunction with the Northeast Energy Efficiency Summit to provide an overview of activities in the region and insights into policies and programs that can…
By Josh Craft |
Josh Craft, Manager of Public Policy Analysis
May finds many states in the midst of important legislative and regulatory debates that will impact energy efficiency programs throughout the Northeast region. Below is an overview of some of the key energy efficiency proceedings we are keeping tabs on.
Connecticut
Connecticut is in the midst of serious debate about their energy policy…