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\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.

This report identifies strategies that local governments, community-based organizations, energy utilities, and other stakeholders can use to support affordable housing properties and their residents during the design and implementation of BPS policies.

The purpose of this calculator is to calculate allowable incentive payments for retrofit projects pursued under the "measured" path of the Home Efficiency Rebates program

This document represents key recommended components of a request for proposal (RFP) for states and territories to conduct competitive solicitations for program implementation of the Home Efficiency Rebates outlined in Section 50121 of the Inflation Reduction Act.

This document provides example responses and additional guidance to assist a state/territory in applying for and implementing the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Home Rebate Program(s) in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative and Legal Requirements Document and the Program Requirements & Application Instructions.

The community’s vision has shaped the District’s approach to 2045 and will guide future climate action as we craft and implement solutions.

This paper presents insights and recommendations that were shared during a series of calls and interviews with more than two dozen external housing and finance stakeholders.

Guidelines for the Equitable Building Decarbonization Direct Install Program, adopted by the California Energy Commission on October 18, 2023.

Reducing building equipment pollution is one way to ensure Maryland maintains safe ozone levels.

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.

The BlueGreen Alliance | Roadmap to Navigating Federal Funding for Public Buildings is targeted to state and local agencies and other stakeholders interested in upgrading Municipal, University, School and Hospital (MUSH) buildings using federal funding opportunities from BIL and IRA.