Building Decarbonization
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The Boston City Council unanimously passed an amendment to its buildings ordinance that establishes an enforceable emissions performance standard.
Acadia Center’s Ben Butterworth says energy efficiency retrofits coupled with building electrification is the central solution to decarbonizing buildings.
A two-day Policy Makers Symposium at National Clean Energy Week provided insight into the mainstreaming of the clean energy transition in the U.S.
New York City officials are integrating environmental justice into all aspects of its decision-making to abate policy's disproportionate impact on low-income communities.
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Cabell Eames with 350 Mass wants a community-based task force that serves an oversight role on the decision-making at the executive level.
Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships discussed its implementation guide to deep retrofitting buildings for energy efficiency.
New Jersey’s local governments and residents are taking the initiative to fight climate change and promote renewable energy.
Bills sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom include measures on offshore wind planning and controlling GHG emissions from cement manufacturing.
A pilot project in Virginia found that electrification retrofits on low- and moderate-income homes cut energy consumption but not always costs and carbon emissions.
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Vermont Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale first introduced an environmental justice bill in 2007, but the state hasn't codified an official policy on the issue yet.
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