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More than $36 billion for buildings. Here’s where we stand on reconciliation.
As of now, the Build Back Better Act, or the Budget Reconciliation Bill, remains a collection of committee markups. Our understanding is that these marked-up committee documents will be become a comprehensive Budget Reconciliation Bill. [...]
Lawmakers Turn Attention to California’s Aging Building Stock
Source: Robert Katzki Every year, organizations such as the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) laud new homes and buildings for their innovations within the green design sphere. The Sol Lux Alpha – winner of the [...]
California’s Statewide Market Development Initiative Kicks Off
On Thursday, August 12th, Energy Solutions unveiled the implementation strategy for California’s $120 million statewide market development plan for heat pump space and water heaters. The program, known as the Technology and Equipment for Clean [...]
Infrastructure Bill Passes the Senate with $6 Billion for Energy Efficiency
After months of deliberation, the Senate passed the INVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684) on Tuesday, August 10th, sending it to the House, where it will eventually be paired with a $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation [...]
Building Codes Take Center Stage in Battle for Decarbonization
Source: DOE On July 28, 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) quietly issued a determination regarding commercial building codes that could have a significant impact on the decarbonization of the U.S. buildings sector. Every [...]
Berkeley’s All-Electric Ordinance Holds Up in Federal Court
On Thursday, July 15, a federal judge for the Northern District of California dismissed the California Restaurant Association (CRA)’s challenge to the City of Berkeley’s all-electric ordinance. The ruling may have far reaching implications [...]