November 21, 2024

low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities

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Md. Opens $22.5M Funding Opp for Low-income Solar, Energy Efficiency
The Maryland Energy Administration has $22.5 million it’s planning to use to make low-income homes more energy efficient and put solar panels on their roofs.
Massachusetts DEP
Mass. Stakeholders Debate the Scope of Clean Heat Standard
Massachusetts energy providers, consumers and climate advocates presented contrasting visions of what solutions should be included in a clean heat standard.
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DOE Ramps up Support for LMI Community Solar
Jennifer Granholm announced new funding opportunities and projects aimed at expanding access to solar for low- and moderate-income consumers and communities.
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
NJ DEP Enacts Tougher Reporting Requirements for GHG Emissions
New Jersey’s DEP officially adopted new rules requiring more rigorous monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions in certain situations.
Snohomish County PUD
New Washington Law Gives Low-income Residents Solar Access
Washington lawmakers passed a bill to provide low-income residents access to solar energy through community-based projects.
Energy Futures Group
Report: Dominion Must Ramp up Energy Efficiency Under VCEA
A report found that Dominion can meet the VCEA’s 1.25% energy savings target for 2022, but the utility admitted it's unlikely to meet the 5% target for 2025. 
Installing EV Chargers and Equity in Low-income Communities
ACEEE found that only six states have policies encouraging or requiring environmental justice be built into programs for rolling out EV chargers.

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