Premier High Performance School Protocol Meets Demand for Greening Existing Buildings

Premier High Performance School Protocol Meets Demand for Greening Existing Buildings

New report finds policies that disclose a building's energy use can be effective in getting markets to value energy efficiency, create jobs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

February 10, 2010 Lexington, MASS -Northeast states could greatly increase the energy efficiency of homes and buildings through a public policy requiring the rating and disclosure of a building's energy performance, according to a new report commissioned by Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP).

New report finds policies that disclose a building's energy use can be effective in getting markets to value energy efficiency, create jobs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

February 10, 2010 Lexington, MASS -Northeast states could greatly increase the energy efficiency of homes and buildings through a public policy requiring the rating and disclosure of a building's energy performance, according to a new report commissioned by Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP).

Lexington, MA - March 9, 2010 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Northeast Retail Products Initiative a 2010 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award in recognition of its continued leadership in protecting our environment through energy efficiency. The Initiative's accomplishments will be recognized at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on March 18, 2010.

Lexington, MA - March 9, 2010 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Northeast Retail Products Initiative a 2010 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award in recognition of its continued leadership in protecting our environment through energy efficiency. The Initiative's accomplishments will be recognized at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on March 18, 2010.

Organizations Recognized for Commitment to Achieving Significant Energy Savings

Lexington, MA, March 25, 2010 - Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) is recognizing 13 regional organizations as ‘Business Leaders for Energy Efficiency' for their outstanding efforts to advance energy efficiency at the Northeast Energy Efficiency Summit in Boston, MA on March 31. Together, these organizations have achieved a cumulative annual cost savings of over $4.5 million by investing in energy efficiency measures throughout their organization.

Organizations Recognized for Commitment to Achieving Significant Energy Savings

Lexington, MA, March 25, 2010 - Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) is recognizing 13 regional organizations as ‘Business Leaders for Energy Efficiency' for their outstanding efforts to advance energy efficiency at the Northeast Energy Efficiency Summit in Boston, MA on March 31. Together, these organizations have achieved a cumulative annual cost savings of over $4.5 million by investing in energy efficiency measures throughout their organization.

New Guide Helps School Districts Implement Green, Energy Efficient Strategies

A new guide published by Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) can help school districts and other building owners save significant money with little to no capital investments by implementing techniques that keep a building operating at peak performance.

New Guide Helps School Districts Implement Green, Energy Efficient Strategies

A new guide published by Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) can help school districts and other building owners save significant money with little to no capital investments by implementing techniques that keep a building operating at peak performance.

Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to assist communities that are conducting energy efficiency programs funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Through this collaboration, NEEP hopes to address long-term energy policy changes, environmental concerns, and the need to strengthen the economy and create jobs.

Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to assist communities that are conducting energy efficiency programs funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Through this collaboration, NEEP hopes to address long-term energy policy changes, environmental concerns, and the need to strengthen the economy and create jobs.

Multi-party Team Receives Award for Nation's First Stretch Code

The U.S. Department of Energy has recognized a team from Massachusetts for its innovative leadership in working together to develop, write and ultimately get adopted the first state-level stretch building energy code in the country.

Multi-party Team Receives Award for Nation's First Stretch Code

The U.S. Department of Energy has recognized a team from Massachusetts for its innovative leadership in working together to develop, write and ultimately get adopted the first state-level stretch building energy code in the country.

New Report Says 20% Reduction in Electricity Use is Within Reach if States Invest Smartly in Energy Efficiency New England states have the potential to increase gross state product (GSP) by $54.6 billion and create thousands of jobs in the region by adopting cost-effective energy efficiency policies, according to a new report by Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP).

New Report Says 20% Reduction in Electricity Use is Within Reach if States Invest Smartly in Energy Efficiency New England states have the potential to increase gross state product (GSP) by $54.6 billion and create thousands of jobs in the region by adopting cost-effective energy efficiency policies, according to a new report by Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP).

Leaders across the region agree to common reporting guidelines for efficiency savings.

Leaders across the region agree to common reporting guidelines for efficiency savings.

Consensus Standards Developed by Advocates and Industry Will Save Consumers Billions

A diverse coalition of consumer, manufacturing, and environmental groups, including Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP), praised new energy efficiency standards released last week by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) establishing the first-ever regional standards for oil and gas furnaces and air conditioners, as well as strengthening national standards for heat pumps. The new rules are based on a joint recommendation filed with DOE by the groups in 2009.

Consensus Standards Developed by Advocates and Industry Will Save Consumers Billions

A diverse coalition of consumer, manufacturing, and environmental groups, including Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP), praised new energy efficiency standards released last week by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) establishing the first-ever regional standards for oil and gas furnaces and air conditioners, as well as strengthening national standards for heat pumps. The new rules are based on a joint recommendation filed with DOE by the groups in 2009.