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Happy Heat Pump Water Heater Day!

October 25, 2023 Expert BlogWashington, D.C.Joe Vukovich

This Heat Pump Water Heater Day, and every day, consider a highly efficient heat pump for your home!

Consider a Heat Pump for Your Next Clothes Dryer

October 4, 2023 Expert BlogWashington, D.C.Joe Vukovich

In the market for a new clothes dryer? Consider a heat pump clothes dryer, a more efficient option than conventional models.

Broad Coalition Recommends Updates to Efficiency Standards

September 25, 2023 Expert BlogWashington, D.C.Joe Vukovich

Stakeholders have submitted joint recommendations to the Department of Energy to improve the efficiency of a wide variety of household products.

Energy Efficiency Matters Now More Than Ever

September 13, 2023 Expert BlogWashington, D.C.Lauren Urbanek

Achieving a low-carbon future is in reach–but only if policy-makers take swift and decisive actions to prioritize energy efficiency.

Colorado makes Buildings Cleaner, More Livable

August 24, 2023 Expert BlogColoradoAlejandra Mejia Cunningham, Claire Lang-Ree

With a new Building Performance Standard policy, Colorado is leading the nation with clean, healthy buildings.

The IRA Turns One: An Update on Buildings-Related Programs

July 31, 2023 Expert BlogWashington, D.C.Lauren Urbanek

The past year has been a busy one as federal agencies have begun the early stages of rolling out Inflation Reduction Act funds.

Xcel Can Help Meet CO Climate Goals with Efficient Electric Buildings

July 19, 2023 Expert BlogColoradoKiki Velez

A new report outlines the rapid deployment of efficient electric technologies required to cost-effectively decarbonize Colorado's largest gas utility.

The Senate Must Defend the Success of DOE Clean Energy Programs

July 19, 2023 Expert BlogWashington, D.C.Sangina Wright

The House’s Energy and Water bill contains harmful provisions for U.S. households, U.S. competitiveness in the global clean energy race, and our climate fight. 

Colorado's Historic Win for Building Electrification

June 28, 2023 Expert BlogColoradoClaire Lang-Ree

The Public Utilities Commission in Colorado approved a budget of over $429 million for new building electrification and energy efficiency programs for customers of Xcel Energy, Colorado’s largest utility, in a recent proceeding. This decision is a win for Coloradans…

Greater Energy Equity Ahead, in both Maryland and Virginia

May 25, 2023 Expert BlogVirginia, Maryland, Richmond (Virginia)Walton Shepherd, Lucy LaFlamme, Dawone Robinson

New state laws in MD and VA will lower spiking electric bills for those least able to afford them, through better-designed home energy efficiency improvements.

House Majority Threatens Historic Investment in Buildings

May 4, 2023 Expert BlogWashington, D.C.Stephen Walls

H.R.1 Would Destroy Jobs and Increase Energy Waste

Smart Housing Policy Is a Climate Strategy for Colorado

March 22, 2023 Expert BlogColoradoAlana Miller

Colorado leaders are looking for ways to expand housing availability, improve housing affordability, and ensure housing development advances climate goals, including proposed legislation from Governor Jared Polis and legislative leadership.

Supercharge EmPOWER to Ensure No Marylander Gets Left Behind

February 16, 2023 Expert BlogMarylandSam Whillans

Creating a low-income energy savings target can ensure that Maryland’s energy efficiency program works toward equity—not against it.

Equitable Building Decarbonization Across the Country: 2022

December 14, 2022 Expert BlogCalifornia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, OregonCaroline Keicher, Joe O'Brien-Applegate

Policies and programs aimed at new construction and existing buildings continue to gain traction as communities and elected officials realize the feasibility and benefits of ambitious and equity-centered action.

What We Need to Know to Harness the Heat Beneath our Feet

October 13, 2022 Expert BlogMassachusetts, New York, ColoradoJoe O'Brien-Applegate, Alejandra Mejia Cunningham

Why Congress Must Pass the Climate Bill

July 29, 2022 Expert BlogUnited States, Washington, D.C.Manish Bapna

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is the strongest congressional climate action yet—in the moment we need it most.

The Senate’s Historic Opportunity to Lower Your Energy Bill

July 29, 2022 Expert BlogUnited States, Washington, D.C.Lauren Urbanek

Buildings are responsible for about 40 percent of carbon emissions in the United States—but the investments in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will help to substantially reduce emissions from our buildings while lowering energy costs for consumers and improving…

Massive Clean Electricity Progress in Sight

July 29, 2022 Expert BlogUnited States, Washington, D.C.Derek Murrow, Amanda Levin, Sam Krasnow

Enacting budget reconciliation legislation will accelerate progress toward President Biden’s goal of 80 percent clean electricity by 2030.

Top Climate Elements in Senate Budget Reconciliation

July 29, 2022 Expert BlogUnited States, Washington, D.C.Derek Murrow, Amanda Levin

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will reduce greenhouse gas and other pollutants by giving people clean energy choices at low cost reduce household and business energy bills.

Colorado Legislative Roundup 2022

June 21, 2022 Expert BlogColoradoAlana Miller, Sam Gilchrist

The 2022 session brought about major victories for our health and environment and big opportunities for us to continue to invest in a clean, healthy and fair Colorado for all.