November 22, 2024

building decarbonization

New Analysis Sets Low-carbon Focus for NY Climate Plan
The New York State Climate Action Council discussed an integration analysis toward shaping its final scoping plan by year-end to reach goals outlined in the CLCPA.
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NYC Case Study Highlights Ideal Tech for Building Decarbonization
The apartment buildings of LeFrak City made a good case study for decarbonization under New York City’s Local Law 97.
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Report: Weatherization, Efficiency Policies Will Balance Cooling Demand in NYC
Jim Young of Guidehouse says NYC cooling load will be 14% less/home in 2050 than it is now with advanced building technologies and efficiency policies.
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NYC Directs $24M to Decarbonize Low-income Housing
The $24 million in funding will help upgrade 1,200 housing units in New York City, reaching about 3,000 residents.
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Maryland Consumers May Pay High Heating Costs to Cut Building Emissions
Maryland is looking at challenges of different pathways to building decarbonization, while Montgomery County explores solutions in energy performance standards.
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DER Performance Uncertain Under NYC Building Emissions Law
New York City set carbon coefficients for energy resources to help calculate building emissions, but officials haven't set a coefficient for DERs.
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Massachusetts Cities Begin Acting on New State Climate Laws
The city of Medfield, Mass., will spend the rest of this year working on its Net Zero Climate Goal to put state climate law into action at the local level.
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Mass. Officials Hear Call for Gas Utility Rate Reform
Hydrogen or renewable natural gas pilot projects will affect ratepayers and should be “rooted out” in rate cases, according to the Environmental Defense Fund.
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Mass. Must Involve Public in Energy Transition, Expert Says
Mass. AG Maura Healey’s office organized a panel of policy experts to help regulators think about how they will manage a declining fossil fuel system.
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Energy Regs Need to Support Green Tech, Eversource Says
Nikki Bruno with Eversource says it's important for states to ensure regulations support natural gas alternatives, such as geothermal energy.

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