By Chase Macpherson |
Last year, NEEP launched a new initiative to support local partnerships engaged in transportation planning in the Northeast, with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This project highlights the connections between transportation, mobility, and economic opportunity. This initiative centers local partnerships and decision-making, making effective engagement strategies crucial for the…
By Dragana Thibault |
As we work to enhance energy efficiency and improve the quality of life in our communities, the importance of modern energy codes has never been more apparent. But without strong implementation and enforcement strategies, communities across the region are denied the benefits of newly adopted energy codes.NEEP is leading a new project aimed at strengthening energy code compliance across…
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 Erin Cosgrove |
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Home Energy Rebates offer opportunities for unprecedented investment in energy efficiency, electrification, and decarbonization of homes, allowing state energy offices to work with current energy efficiency program administrators to streamline program offerings and coordinate available resources. While there are numerous benefits of braiding or co-funding…
By Cornelia Wu |
On September 16, NEEP was selected by the US Department of Energy (DOE) to implement two major projects as part of the Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation (RECI) initiative. The National Energy Code Technical Assistance by Region (NECTAR) project will be led by NEEP in partnership with all Regional Energy Efficiency Organizations (REEOs) to support energy codes and building performance…
By Luke Miller |
As states around the country prepare to begin distributing funds through the Department of Energy (DOE) Home Energy Rebates program, professionals and residents alike are preparing for new opportunities to advance state-of-the-art energy solutions to bring about market transformation. These programs, funded through the Inflation Reduction Act, are designed to encompass more than just rebates.…
By Erin Cosgrove |
In July, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced winners of the Climate Pollution Reduction (CPRG) implementation grants, which will award $4.3 billion to states, metropolitan areas, and tribal governments across the country. The NEEP region had six selected applications, totaling about $1.5 billion. Four of the awards were coalition-based, harnessing the power of regional…
By Hunza Irfan |
Nationwide, electricity prices have risen in recent years. From 2022 to 2023, residential electricity prices rose 6.2 percent. When energy costs increase, more households face high or severe energy burden leading to economic energy insecurity – the inability to adequately meet basic household energy costs – and face difficult choices like trading off costs for heating or eating. Energy burden –…
By Kelly O'Connell |
This post was co-authored with Stefen Samarripas, Senior Local Policy Manager, at ACEEE.New England features a unique and diverse housing stock, with many types of buildings from smaller rowhouses to tall multifamily buildings. With this unique building stock comes unique challenges. Often, building decarbonization initiatives are targeted towards one sector, such as single-family residences that…
By Maggie Molina |
Last month, NEEP convened thought leaders from across the Northeast region at its annual Summit in Weehawken, New Jersey. We enjoyed good company over Dinner Clubs at local restaurants, took in astounding views of the NYC skyline, and dropped in Hamilton references whenever possible (Weehawken is where Hamilton met his fate in the infamous duel). And consistent with our Summit theme - It’s Go…