Smaller Cities Like St. Louis Lead on Energy Efficiency
St. Louis passed its highly ambitious Building Energy Performance Standard (BEPS) ordinance, making it the fourth jurisdiction in the United States and first in...
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San José’s Proposed Building “Reach Code,” Explained
San José is reaching for a modern, more sustainable building energy code this September with an important opportunity before its City Council members: to adopt...
CPUC Envisions New Future for Low-Income Efficiency Program
The California Public Utilities Commission adopted major improvements for the future of its longstanding low-income energy efficiency program, incorporating an ...
Academics Converge on Low-Income Upgrade Solution
Mobilizing significant energy and health upgrades to substandard, low-income housing has long vexed policymakers and advocates alike. But two major publications...
Report: $200M in Renters’ Bill Savings Left on the Table
A report released today by the Energy Efficiency for All (EEFA) coalition finds a large amount of energy efficiency and bill savings could be delivered to Calif...
Our Energy Programs Need an Efficiency Upgrade, Too
There’s a hidden layer of inefficiency when it comes to reducing energy waste in lower-income rental apartments to make them healthier and more affordable. Bu...