October 1, 2024

Building Decarbonization

NY Pushes Electrification with Heat Pumps
New York state and its utilities are funding a $700 million program to support EE and building electrification, mainly through heat pump technologies.
Massachusetts City Puts Energy Coach to Work
Local leaders in Newton, Mass., created a new energy coach position to help individuals and small businesses achieve energy efficiency.
Maryland Panel Votes to Boost GHG Goal to 50%
A Maryland House committee approved legislation to increase the state’s 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target to 50% from 2006 levels.
Nonprofit Taps Community Land Trusts for Solar
Spark Northwest works with community land trusts to address the challenges of bringing rooftop solar to low- and moderate-income households.
Reports Map out Many Routes to Net Zero
The authors of four U.S.-focused reports shared their insights on the policies they believe can drive rapid decarbonization across sectors.
Biden Infrastructure Plan Would Boost Clean Energy
Biden’s infrastructure plan includes a 10-year extension of the ITC for solar and storage, a new Grid Deployment Authority at DOE.
NESSBE Credits Passive Houses for Benefits Beyond Environment
Panelists at NESSBE highlighted passive-house standards for heating, cooling and comfort as critical in reducing energy burden for low-income families.
Gas Industry Brings Fight Against Building Electrification to NC
North Carolina has joined a national debate over efforts by the natural gas industry to forestall such changes via laws ensuring “consumer energy choice.”
Policy, Planning Needed to Reach Net-zero Grid by 2035
Decarbonizing the power sector requires aligning coal plant retirements with new generation, according to a Columbia Univivesity-led webinar.
Report: Storage Program a Boon for Affordable Housing
A report found that affordable housing units with solar plus energy storage benefit from participation in a Massachusetts' Mass Saves storage program.

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