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By pairing Inflation Reduction Act rebates with utility efficiency efforts and growing the utility programs for the long term, we can help households slash their energy bills and create far more jobs than what the federal rebates alone can achieve. Our new brief outlines how well-coordinated programs can expand the set of efficiency measures they offer, increase the savings per project, and increase the number of households served. Learn more⤵️

The potential here, both to residents and to programs, is too great to pass up. It is not an easy solve but it is worth it. If we can establish practices to manage attribution and connect residents with multiple programs we will do more for each home. We will also set the groundwork for a new generation of program offerings. Market transformation doesn't just have to be supply chain and workforce development. Let's have the conversations now to evolve how we design the programs that will continue to serve the residential sector while meeting our crucial system and societal goals.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced that ACEEE and a team of partners was selected to receive $3.6 million to work with six states to develop and adopt stronger residential building energy codes. With three sets of progressively stronger codes, the effort will culminate with codes that achieve zero-emissions new homes.  In coalition with Enterprise Community Partners, NASEO - National Association of State Energy Officials, and the New Buildings Institute, ACEEE will work with California, Colorado, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, and Washington to adopt and implement cutting-edge building codes for new homes, significantly lowering utility bills for residents. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g8d3akrC 

I am excited to share my first published article with ScottMadden, Inc.! In response to the escalating challenge of energy affordability, utilities are embarking on rate design solutions aimed at mitigating financial burdens for the most vulnerable customers. Learn more about the key features and considerations of rate design solutions aimed at enhancing energy affordability in the article below. https://lnkd.in/gf93VjPw

Nearly one in four households nationwide experience high energy burdens. To help improve energy affordability nationwide, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched the eighth Energy Earthshot™—the Affordable Home Energy Shot. This initiative will reduce the upfront cost of upgrading a home by at least 50%, while reducing energy bills by 20% within a decade. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Kpim50RFNLV

By Kevin Chen - In our second blog post discussing provisions in the 2024 Massachusetts Clean Energy Bill, we examine key EV-related provisions involving the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coordinating Council.

By Kevin Chen - In our second blog post discussing provisions in the 2024 Massachusetts Clean Energy Bill, we examine key EV-related provisions involving the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coordinating Council.

By Kevin Chen - In our second blog post discussing provisions in the 2024 Massachusetts Clean Energy Bill, we examine key EV-related provisions involving the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coordinating Council.

 In response to the initial results of the 2024 election, CE4A Executive Director Andrew Reagan issued the following statement: “America’s clean energy boom is improving people’s lives, making energy more affordable, and American clean energy factories are appearing across the country, driving a manufacturing renaissance. Over 3.5 million Americans work in clean energy and the workforce is rapidly expanding. This momentum is not guaranteed. We must continue the fight for clean energy, and winning support from policymakers is essential to maintaining this momentum. We will continue pushing for policies and supporting leaders that build America’s lead in clean energy innovation, jobs, manufacturing, and economic growth.” Alexander McDonough, Chair of Clean Energy for America's Board:  “The results of the presidential race are disappointing, but the work to keep building America’s clean energy boom must continue. We need to fight for policies that are already making the US a clean energy manufacturing powerhouse; we need to keep working to bring affordable clean energy to every home and community in the country.     Read the full statement ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gQif2Ng2

"Without policies to encourage utilities and customers to work together to realize the grid benefits of these technologies, utilities will simply build expensive, centralized infrastructure to meet rising electricity demand. Once that money is spent, potential savings can’t be realized, undermining the economic case for VPPs." We're seeing the ability of distributed energy resources to support the grid play out in other locales. California policymakers need to pass bills that enable virtual power plants to address current and future demand. https://hubs.ly/Q02PjzRb0