New York just slammed the brakes on rules that would’ve prohibited fossil fuels in new homes and businesses. The Empire State was on the precipice of fully enacting the All-Electric Buildings Act that Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul signed in 2023. The first-in-the-nation standard requires most new buildings to install…
Read MoreThe bill would extend authorization of the Weatherization Assistance Program through 2030, reducing energy bills and supporting contractor jobs Today, the full House Energy & Commerce Committee unanimously advanced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) through 2030 in a 50-0 vote. The legislation would also nearly double the statutory Average Cost Per […]
Read MoreThe almost 2.4 million people working in energy efficiency help advance key national priorities, such as energy independence, lower energy costs, a stronger grid, and cleaner air Washington, DC – Energy efficiency is a job creation powerhouse that’s growing faster and larger than any other energy sector in the country, according to a new report by […]
Read MoreThe Building Performance Association (BPA) has released its newest Energy Efficiency Jobs in America report, and the results reflect what many in our community already feel on the ground: energy efficiency is growing—and fast. In 2024, the sector added nearly 100,000 new energy efficiency jobs, a 4% increase that outpaced every other U.S. energy sector. […]
Read MoreMassachusetts – The Building Performance Association (BPA) today announced that it will launch a new, federally approved apprenticeship program in Massachusetts for energy efficiency workers. Supported by funding from E4TheFuture, Inc., this program will provide pathways for energy specialist and weatherization careers and advance business growth in Massachusetts. The initiative will diversify entry-level employment by energy efficiency and decarbonization companies, and create career opportunities for individuals from populations that are historically underrepresented in the energy industry. Over time, BPA will initiate similar programs in additional states, broadening impact and helping to meet […]
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What would be the impact of switching to a time-of-use electricity rate? How much solar do I need? What if I bought an EV, how would that affect my solar needs and energy spend? These questions get complicated. A new free toolkit was recently launched to help homeowners navigate these decisions. Check it out at […]
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The Energy Department will distribute the grants to 27 projects in 26 states and the District of Columbia. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm will announce the funding on Wednesday during a visit to Louisiana, where Hurricane Katrina in 2005 destroyed or damaged more than 800,000 homes and caused an estimated $125 billion in damage overall.
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Buildings currently account for more than one third of energy-related EU greenhouse gas emissions. Renovations to improve their energy performance can contribute significantly to achieving the EU’s goal of becoming climate neutral by 2050 according to the EEA briefing ‘Accelerating the energy efficiency renovation of residential buildings — a behavioural approach’. To achieve this, the […]
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Implementing energy efficient measures can lead to significant cost savings in the long term. For example, retrofitting properties to be more energy efficient can reduce utility costs, and lowering operational costs increases Net Operating Income (NOI) for a higher property value.
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As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $90 million in competitive awards to help states, cities, tribes, and partnering organizations implement updated energy codes for buildings. Funded by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, these awards will support 27 projects across 26 states and the District of […]
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A 280-unit apartment building under construction in Minneapolis in 2017. Nearly three-quarters of Minneapolis’ emissions came from buildings. This story was originally published by HuffPost and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Kim Havey had a problem. Minneapolis was generating more and more of its […] View original at grist.org
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The City’s Home Rehab and Energy Efficiency program is here to help homeowners make needed repairs. The City of Columbia’s Housing Programs Division strives to ameliorate Columbia’s shortage of affordable housing through a variety of programs, including its Home Rehab and Energy Efficiency Program. The program is designed to bring existing homes up to code, […]
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With the COVID-19 pandemic exposing the urgent need of nursing homes to do all they can to limit the spread of communicable illnesses, leadership and staff priorities lie in protecting resident health and delivering the best quality of care possible. While they must continue to navigate day-to-day challenges — keeping areas clean to reduce the […]
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A new research facility on the Richland campus of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is set to open fall 2021. The Energy Sciences Center (ESC) will feature many of PNNL’s strengths in chemistry, materials sciences, and computing in one building. “The ESC will accelerate innovation in energy research using chemistry, materials science, and quantum information […]
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Start light Caulk and insulate exterior windows and doors. This will not only help with heating and cooling costs but will also substantially reduce sound transfer between spaces. Refresh interiors with eco-friendly paints with low or no VOC emissions. Indoor air quality has become a hot topic since the onset of the pandemic and will […]
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ASHLAND – The Town of Ashland formed a partnership with Framingham-based energy efficiency company Ameresco to lower energy use and costs in the community. Goals were to improve the energy sources to make the Town of Ashland greener and have a smaller carbon footprint. Ashland Town Manager Michael Herbert said the “Energy Savings Performance Contract […]
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With a goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035, Missoula County is moving to complete an energy audit of its two largest facilities, and it approved a $75,000 contract with a national consultant to complete the work. The agreement with McKinstry Essention LLC will include a review of the county detention center and courthouse, and […]
Read MoreTRANSMISSION: Maine environmental regulators grant a permit for a transmission line to import Canadian hydropower, making it the third and final state agency to approve the project. (Bangor Daily News)
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Lockdown fuel costs are hitting low income families the hardest according to energy experts. While people are forced to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic, gas and electricity consumption is increasing, causing bills to rise. And this is costing disadvantaged families the […] View original at sports.yahoo.com
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Despite being mostly empty, commercial real estate energy bills are mostly unchanged. Commercial buildings in the United Kingdom have reduced energy consumption only by 16 percent on average during the pandemic, according to analysis from Carbon Intelligence. The worst-performing buildings are only achieving a 3 percent reduction, according to the analysis. Anecdotal evidence suggests similar […]
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