January 9, 2025

Building Decarbonization

New York State Senate
Natural Gas Debate Heats up Hearing on CAC Scoping Plan
Members of the New York Climate Action Council continued the debate over the future of natural gas at a Senate hearing on implementing the CAC’s scoping plan.
Building Industry Association of Washington
Washington Home Builders, Realtors Balk at Climate Role in Local Planning
A bill to make climate change part of local governments’ land-use planning in Washington has wide support but real estate groups said they are opposed.
Alliance for Clean Energy NY
Many Questions on NY Energy Transition Don’t Have Answers Yet
The Alliance for Clean Energy New York hosted an online information session concerning the state's scoping plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Hochul Highlights Cap and Invest in State of the State Address
Gov. Kathy Hochul shared what her energy and environmental priorities will be in the coming year, including implementing an economywide cap-and-invest program.
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NJ Backs off Ban on Commercial-size Fossil Fuel Boilers
N.J. officials said they will continue to study how to cut building emissions after backing off a controversial ban on new commercial size fossil fuel boilers.
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New York Climate Scoping Plan OK’d
A N.Y. panel approved a scoping plan for meeting state decarbonization goals but three members opposed the report, citing cost and reliability concerns.
The White House
White House Summit Kicks off Push for Home Electrification
Reaching President Biden’s net-zero goals will require an increased rate of expanding the grid and electrifying transportation and buildings, an adviser said.
General Services Administration
Biden Orders Cut to Federal Building Emissions
The White House Council on Environmental Quality issued a federal building performance standard requiring agencies to cut energy use by 2030.
ACEEE
California’s Energy Efficiency Policies Ranked Best in Nation
California ranks highest in the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's (ACEEE) annual report on states’ energy-efficiency policies and programs.
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Mass. Clean Heat Report Sidesteps Ban on New Gas Installations
A new report by the Massachusetts Commission on Clean Heat lays out a detailed roadmap for reducing buildings’ carbon footprint.

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