Resource Library

NEEP convened a group of experts in the field of evaluation, measurement, and verification (EM&V) to help NEEP establish four frameworks to guide states in determining how best to attribute savings from programs that combine IRA Home Energy Rebates with existing energy efficiency efforts.

The goal of this tool is to help you through the decision-making process for heat pump water heater (HPWH) product selection and installation.

Focusing on the downstream portion of the gas supply chain—the part servicing residential and commercial consumers—this report presents a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities for reducing gas-related emissions.

This white paper identifies strategies that policymakers, efficiency program administrators, and other decision makers can use to support home energy efficiency upgrades by braiding and stacking new federal funds with existing state, local, utility, and other resources.

This study systematically analyzes the costs and benefits to LMI households and to society at large of efficient electrification, including both installation and operation of residential space heating, water heating, and other equipment.

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) will unleash billions of dollars of funding for building retrofits. To see equitable results from this funding, policy makers and program designers need to intentionally co-create retrofit programs that serve residential buildings in low- and moderate-income communities.

New federal, state and local incentives can help you prepare for a clean energy future now, while saving thousands of dollars and enjoying a more comfortable home today.

The U.S. Department of Energy is providing this optional Consumer Bill of Rights template for the Home Energy Rebate programs for consideration by participating states, territories, and Tribes.

A repository for federal, RMI, and external resources on how to “stack” or combine federal programs and incentives for building electrification and decarbonization. If you’re a state agency seeking stacking support or tailored analysis, please contact us at buildings-contact@rmi.org

It’s a new day for affordable housing. We’re bringing you the information and inspiration to help you make an equitable transition to more efficient, climate-ready multifamily homes.

\A new publication from the Public Health Law Center shines a light on the troubling parallels between the gas and commercial tobacco industries, including their pollutants and deceptive practices.

This report showcases how cities in the US can implement building decarbonization policies and programs in an equitable manner while also incorporating a broader set of community priorities and needs in the development, delivery, and outcomes of the program.

Gain insight into the critical role of national appliance standards in improving public health and discover how to measure their impact against Justice40 goals. Find actionable recommendations for maximizing their benefits for a healthier, greener, and fairer future.

This sophisticated, user-friendly calculator enables energy professionals - contractors, advisors, and analysts – to assess the economic and environmental impacts of green home and transportation upgrades

DOE has posted a fact sheet to help consumers understand the types of incentives available to them under the Home Energy Rebates. Stakeholders, including SEOs, can use this fact sheet to educate their audiences about the program.

This report supports local leaders involved in building a sustained workforce to meet building retrofit and broader climate goals. It recommends actions cities can take to grow the diversity and capacity of workers while maximizing potential funding opportunities.

The State Electrification Policy Menu is intended to be a foundational guide for state-based policy approaches that make building electrification easier and more affordable.

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.

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.

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.

The IRA falls woefully short of the deep and significant investments in permanently affordable rental housing and tenant protections we need.

In 2019 DOEE created a tool to assess climate hazards to the District’s affordable housing stock and to gauge the potential for solar and battery storage

The California Energy Commission has developed new solar photovoltaic (PV), battery storage, and electric ready online fact sheets to support the 2022 Energy Code. The fact sheets are available via the Online Resource Center.

This report was developed with the objective of quantifying and analyzing the current landscape of vertically drilled open-loop and closed-loop ground source heat pump (GSHP) systems installed in the State.