September 28, 2024

Building Decarbonization

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Energy Leaders Debate the Future of New England’s Gas System
Panelists at NECPUC's 75th Symposium debated how fast natural gas infrastructure should be phased out to meet New England's decarbonization goals.
RENMAD H2 USA
A Look at How Some Utilities are Planning to Use Hydrogen
In light of Biden administration decarbonization objectives, Hawaii Gas executive notes in webinar that fuel production byproduct has been providing hydrogen for sale to consumers for decades.
Mass. Joint Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Mass. Climate Advocates Want Polluters to Pay for Resilience
Massachusetts legislators and climate advocates called for a billion-dollar fine on the country’s largest carbon-polluting companies.
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Moore Doubles Energy Conservation Goals for Maryland State Buildings
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore executive order doubles state building energy conservation goals, calls for audit of high-energy-use buildings and recommendations for low-cost efficiency upgrades.
Kevala
Study: California Needs $50B in Distribution Work for EVs
A study done for the California Public Utilities Commission found the state needs $50 billion in distribution system upgrades to meet its electrification goals.
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Massachusetts Lawmakers Look to Address Heating, Building Emissions
Massachusetts lawmakers and climate advocates held a legislative briefing on a set of bills looking to spur the decarbonization of the state’s heating sector.
Portland General Electric
California Considers Zero-emission Appliance Rules
California's Air Resources Board took one of its first steps toward a potential statewide ban on sales of new gas-powered space and water heaters for buildings.
Brattle Group
Brattle Group Finds VPPs Cheapest Alternative for Resource Adequacy
A Brattle Group study finds virtual power plants are cheaper than other viable options for resource adequacy, namely storage and natural gas peaking plants.
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Geothermal Heat Pump Industry Flush with Potential
Boosted by new tax credits and growing momentum toward decarbonizing buildings, the 2023 NY-GEO Conference was nearly standing-room only.
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NY to Begin Banning Gas in New Construction in 2026
New York is on track to be the first state in the nation to ban fossil fuel in new buildings.

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