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They’re way more efficient and cost-effective than standard ACs. Even better, they double as carbon-slashing heating systems.

Accessing basic energy needs and a comfortable home shouldn’t be a luxury. But for families like mine, the barriers are built in.

The state legislature leads the way with new health and environmental bills.

The hundreds of millions of dollars that gas utilities plan to spend to replace gas pipelines could instead go toward helping customers transition to clean energy—all while cutting bills.

Companies and trade associations are telling the EPA that it’s going too far.

The California legislature passed a package of climate action bills as the Trump administration backslides on federal commitments.

The House Energy and Water Development bill will cut what works.

Manufactured homes provide affordable housing for more than one million Californians, yet they disproportionately rely on fossil fuel heating. Expanding access to electrification is a matter of climate action, public health, and housing justice.

The New York Healthy Homes Right to Know Act would require signage and labels that detail the health risks of using a gas stove.

Reducing the greenhouse gas emissions of construction materials is critical to achieving full building decarbonization—and states can lead the way.

A closer look at the health benefits and energy savings—and why it’s time to replace your gas stove. 

New utility programs are proving that smart planning can reduce new gas lines, lower costs, create jobs, and cut emissions.

Experts highlight that an integrated approach can streamline action for impact at scale for building resilience to extreme heat and providing access to sustainable cooling.

Passing S249/A4844 now will help bring down the cost of New Jerseyans’ energy bills by giving them affordable choices. 

A new report from Gridworks and more than 20 government, utility, business, and nonprofit stakeholders lays out key actions to reach emissions-free buildings in New Mexico.

A new white paper from Energy + Environmental Economics offers California utility regulators key next steps for securing an affordable transition off of gas. 

Here’s how schools can tap into this new source of funding as they map out their climate action plans.

As India moves to increase cooling access while reducing energy consumption, NRDC and partners hosted a workshop to support advancing affordable, domestically produced and high-efficiency ceiling fans.