Claiming Energy Savings From Appliance Standards
Appliance and equipment efficiency standards are among the most impactful energy- and emissions-saving policies. These regulations keep energy-inefficient products out of marketplaces and ensure…
Utilities and Energy Code Compliance
Building energy code compliance and enforcement are critical to ensuring that states meet their targeted emission reduction goals to help combat climate change. There are substantial monetary and…
Opportunities to Accelerate Energy Efficiency and Retrofit Programs with BIL and IRA
Since 2020, the federal government has passed historic legislation geared at reducing emissions from the building sector and enabling access to the benefits of electrification. The Bipartisan…
MA Residential Stretch Code Comparison
Massachusetts has consistently been a national leader in energy efficiency, especially in new construction. With buildings making up 40 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions in the United…
Energy Codes and State Climate Plans
Building energy codes have a large impact on building energy usage and emissions and should be considered when drafting and implementing state climate plans. In conjunction, states must also update…
Federal Funding Opportunities for Building Energy Efficiency in Rural Communities
This brief outlines building energy efficiency and electrification actions that NEEP recommends small, rural communities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic pursue, along with the funding opportunities…
Cold Climate Air-Source Heat Pump Specification (Version 4.0)
The following specification defines a set of performance requirements and reporting requirements to meet the voluntary “Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump Specification” (ccASHP Specification). The…