Tag: energy efficiency
State Goals, Policy Help Massachusetts Utilities Take Lead on Energy Efficiency
Utilities and efficiency advocates credit the state’s regulatory environment for a strong showing in a recent ranking. Ambitious state [...]
Madison County, NY Board of Supervisors to Consider New Local Law for Renewable Energy Projects
The Madison County (NY) Board of Supervisors will consider a new local law on a program that could bolster [...]
Hawaii’s On-Bill Financing Program Unlocks Energy Upgrades for the Masses
The Aloha State’s GEM$ program enables renters and low-income households to install solar and energy-saving equipment with no upfront [...]
How California Became Far More Energy-Efficient Than the Rest of the Country
It’s not about luck. It’s about smart policy. The Trump administration is currently attempting to stop California from setting [...]
Everything You Need to Know About California’s New Solar Roof Mandate
Is the requirement really cost-effective? Solar lease or purchase? Will new homes be net zero? And answers to other [...]
Could Scotland be 50% Renewable by 2030?
Despite grand ambitions, Scotland will not achieve 100% renewables generation by 2020, however experts believe it could still generate [...]
An Update on State-Level Clean Energy News From Around the Country
In the last few weeks, state-level stakeholders around the country have been busy reforming renewable portfolio standards, proposing changes [...]
President Obama to Make Energy Efficiency a Key Strategy to Tackle Climate Change
Today President Obama is announcing important new commitments and executive actions that represent major steps forward for energy efficiency. The White [...]
Many Witnesses Testify on Ohio Bill to Freeze Renewable Energy Standards
Ohio is one of the first states to consider setting aside the standards, and is nearing a decision. Many [...]
Advocates of Ohio’s Green-Energy Law Tally Savings
Programs led to consumer savings of $1 billion compared with costs of about $500 million. Energy-efficiency programs that could [...]