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Reforming Residential Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs: Best Practices and Legislative Options
This report presents best practices for program administrators, utility regulators, policymakers, and advocates to make energy efficiency programs more simple, market-friendly, durable, and equitable.
Thermal Energy Networks Legislative Guidebook
This resource from the Building Decarbonization Coalition examines enabling legislation for thermal energy networks across eight states and derives lessons for other states considering these policies.
Electricity Rates that Keep Bills Down after Electrification of Home Heating
New research from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) identifies commonsense electric utility rate reforms that will keep households from seeing increased bills when switching home heating from fossil fuel–fired systems to heat pumps in some of the coldest U.S. states.
Merciless Heat: How State and Local Lawmakers Can Protect At-Risk Households
In the midst of record-breaking winter heat waves, RMI and Healthy Air & Water Colorado (HAWC) published a new report on policy solutions to expand equitable access to affordable cooling. Although the report focuses on Colorado, many of the takeaways are relevant nationwide.
Home Energy Rebates State Progress Tracker
Through the Home Energy Rebates, you may be eligible for cash back on appliances and other home improvements that can lower your energy bills. The map below shows your state’s progress toward launching its rebates.
BIL Average Cost Per Dwelling Unit and Allowable Use of Funds Calculator
To assist Grantees of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) provides an optional Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Average Cost Per Dwelling Unit (ACPU) calculator resource.
Decarbonization without Displacement: Tenant advocacy in the context of Inflation Reduction Act Implementation
The IRA falls woefully short of the deep and significant investments in permanently affordable rental housing and tenant protections we need.
Equitable Building Decarbonization Direct Install Program Guidelines
Guidelines for the Equitable Building Decarbonization Direct Install Program, adopted by the California Energy Commission on October 18, 2023.
PLUG-IN HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER FIELD STUDY FINDINGS & MARKET COMMERCIALIZATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Emerging, plug-in 120-volt heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are entering the market and proving themselves to be important new offerings from manufacturers aiming to address some of the key barriers.
Energy Savings Hub
Online one-stop shop provides homeowners, renters, and drivers key information about clean energy rewards available to drastically cut energy costs.
Washington State 2023 Biennial Energy Report
This report provides the governor and Legislature an analysis of energy issues affecting Washington residents and businesses, along with an update on recommendations made in the 2021 State Energy Strategy.
The Future of Gas in New York State
This report aims to assist the Commission and other stakeholders at this critical, early moment in gas distribution system transition planning.