May 13, 2009 Lexington, Mass. - On May 12, 2009 the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards adopted the first ever Informative Appendix to the state building energy code. The Informative Appendix consists of a residential and commercial "stretch code" that is roughly 30 percent more energy efficient than the current state energy.

May 13, 2009 Lexington, Mass. - On May 12, 2009 the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards adopted the first ever Informative Appendix to the state building energy code. The Informative Appendix consists of a residential and commercial "stretch code" that is roughly 30 percent more energy efficient than the current state energy.

July 30, 2009 Lexington, Mass. - As the Senate gears up to consider landmark climate and energy legislation in the coming weeks, a new report [www.mckinsey.com/USenergyefficiency] released this week concludes that elevating energy efficiency to a national priority could save American consumers $1.2 trillion by 2020-about the same amount as the projected 2009 Federal deficit.*1

July 30, 2009 Lexington, Mass. - As the Senate gears up to consider landmark climate and energy legislation in the coming weeks, a new report [www.mckinsey.com/USenergyefficiency] released this week concludes that elevating energy efficiency to a national priority could save American consumers $1.2 trillion by 2020-about the same amount as the projected 2009 Federal deficit.*1

At the October 7 meeting of the Board of Directors of the national Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS), NEEP's, Senior Program Manager for High Performance Schools, Carolyn Sarno was unanimously elected as the group's next Vice-Chairman.

At the October 7 meeting of the Board of Directors of the national Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS), NEEP's, Senior Program Manager for High Performance Schools, Carolyn Sarno was unanimously elected as the group's next Vice-Chairman.

The Northeast: A Model for Collective Action in Energy Efficiency

NEEP's Executive Director responds to President Obama's call for collective action

The Northeast: A Model for Collective Action in Energy Efficiency

NEEP's Executive Director responds to President Obama's call for collective action

New Resource Promotes Energy-Efficient LED Lighting

November 11, 2009 Lexington, Mass. - Lighting Manufacturers now have a vital link for promoting their energy efficient technologies to utilities and other efficiency program administrators across the nation thanks to the launch of a new independent listing of qualified solid state lighting (SSL) products.

New Resource Promotes Energy-Efficient LED Lighting

November 11, 2009 Lexington, Mass. - Lighting Manufacturers now have a vital link for promoting their energy efficient technologies to utilities and other efficiency program administrators across the nation thanks to the launch of a new independent listing of qualified solid state lighting (SSL) products.

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.