June-July Public Policy Tracker: Energy Efficiency Funding Legislation, New York's Moreland Commission, and Obama on Appliance Standards
By Josh Craft | Tue, July 2, 13
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Josh Craft, Manager of Public Policy AnalysisThe Courage to Act: President Obama's Climate Action Plan
By Josh Craft | Thu, June 27, 13
“The courage to act before it’s too late.” That’s how President Obama framed his address on Tuesday on climate change.Citing the Evidence – the Benefits of Building Energy Disclosure Policies
By Allison Webster | Mon, June 24, 13
The benefits of building energy rating and disclosure far outweigh the negatives. Any opposition can almost be considered...UMP Provides Evaluation Ground Rules: NEEP Interviews DOE’s Michael Li
By neepenergy | Thu, June 13, 13
"Safe!" The Uniform Methods Protocol Project rounds the bases.Not your Grandma’s Electronics Workshop
By Samantha Bresler | Tue, June 11, 13
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
State RGGI Raids: A Real Head Scratcher
By Josh Craft | Fri, June 7, 13
The diversion of state RGGI funds has everyone scratching their heads.Rebuild it Right, A Tour of EcoBuilding Bargains
By John Otterbein | Wed, June 5, 13
The Springfield tornado demolished more than 40 buildings and caused over $100 million in damages.In Connecticut, it's Back to the Future ... Unfortunately
By Jim OReilly | Tue, June 4, 13
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 gener
Connecticut's redirection of Energy Efficiency Funds could potentially halt monetary and energy savings.Setting the Record Straight on Appliance Efficiency Standards
By David Lis | Wed, May 29, 13
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.Experience is the Wisest Teacher, NEEP’s Student Scholarship Program
By John Otterbein | Fri, May 24, 13
NEEP's Student Scholarship Program serves as a great stepping stone into Energy Efficiency.