The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)的动态

Voters in Ann Arbor, Michigan, create a?local clean energy utility The municipal effort aims to supplement utility DTE’s grid with local, reliable, clean energy at below-market rates. https://lnkd.in/gESdveeB

The DOE just awarded us $528,330 through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program for our #FixTheBuildings pilot. “By lowering energy costs and improving efficiency in public facilities, we are building a more sustainable city that works for all of our communities.” - Mayor Andre Dickens The grant will support improvements at key municipal sites, including a wellness center, a fire station, and the historic Sweet Auburn Municipal Market, where vendors currently face challenges with high energy costs. These projects will reduce utility costs, promote energy #efficiency and advance our #clean #energy goals! These scalable projects will include energy assessments, retrofits, benchmarking and certifications, while also establishing a standardized software platform to optimize energy and utilities data collection across City facilities, working with key partners such as 2KB Energy Services, Enpira, and Dragon Group. This effort will help to show the impacts, savings of these investments and allow the City to advocate for more resources to scale the #FixTheBudings pilot into a City-wide program. Special shoutout to Michelle Midanier who led our application and implementation efforts for #EECBG! Learn more about this historic funding opportunity here - https://lnkd.in/euRmBRdH City of Atlanta Press Release here - https://lnkd.in/e5CTAXnS #MovingAtlantaForward

The Ontario Energy Association (OEA) is proud to support the Government of Ontario’s efforts to accelerate housing connections to the electricity grid. “The government’s plan to reduce barriers to connecting new housing to the electricity grid will help reduce costs for new homeowners, renters and businesses.” Said Vince Brescia, President and CEO of the OEA. Key proposals include: ·?Extending the revenue horizon for residential developments from 25 to 40 years to spread infrastructure costs. ·?Clarifying conditions for local distribution companies regarding development connections. · Creating a new capacity allocation model for multi-customer, multi-year projects. With a goal of building 1.5 million homes by 2031, the OEA and its members are ready to collaborate with Minister Stephen Lecce and the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to ensure smooth implementation of these new measures. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g5MfgqKR

?? Illinois EPA Announces Expanded Eligibility for Energy Efficiency Grants The Illinois EPA has expanded eligibility for two energy efficiency grant programs. These opportunities are now available statewide for single-family and multifamily properties (up to 20 units) serving residents receiving housing assistance. The Energy Efficiency Assessment Program and the Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant Program provide vital support to property managers, public housing authorities, and nonprofits to enhance energy savings, reduce utility bills, and promote climate resiliency. Both programs will award grants on a first-come, first-served basis and will remain open until funding is exhausted. ?? Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/4dhCGXj ?? Energy Efficiency Assessment Program: https://bit.ly/3ZE5o16 ?? Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant Program: https://bit.ly/4gIbDXM

???? FACT: The top 6 states for best residential solar incentives are in the Sunbelt. Massachusetts is next ranking #7 and it’s not even in the Sunbelt. Think about that. New Jersey ranks #8. Northeastern U.S. is poised for significant growth in residential solar adoption over the next year because of savings and incentives. ????

This article delves into the crucial relationship between investing in building energy efficiency and the broader goal of achieving a carbon-free electricity grid by 2050. Early investments in building efficiency and smart technologies are essential for long-term savings.

$365 million to power resilience and equity in Puerto Rico. The?U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s commitment to solar and battery storage is a game-changer for vulnerable communities. By prioritizing renewable energy solutions, this initiative will deliver: ?Reliable electricity for critical healthcare facilities ?Energy independence for low-income families ?A cleaner, more sustainable grid At?CarbonMinus, we believe that solutions like these reflect the power of?energy innovation?to not just meet sustainability goals but also improve lives. Let’s make resilience and accessibility the foundation of the energy transition—because sustainability should leave no one behind. #RenewableEnergy #DepartmentofEnergy #Sustainability #Decarbonization #NetZero

The Rural Minnesota Energy Board has worked for nearly 30 years to solidify a stable, predictable permitting environment in southwestern Minnesota. It produces a win-win scenario: Reducing uncertainty for developers and maximizing economic benefits for local communities.? ? Frank Jossi with Energy News Network covers the story. ? https://lnkd.in/et-6c-yd

Ann Arbor's ballot initiative win enables the city to support distributed energy on customer property and it already has 600 interested residents. The city aims to assemble 20 MW of projects in its 1st tranche to build resilient, local, clean power https://vist.ly/3mnbgt8

The #DOE investment of $365 million to fund #solar and #batterystorage installations to power critical healthcare facilities and common areas in multi-family housing in Puerto Rico is not only a sound investment in a more resilient grid, but an investment in #energy equity. Due to #climatechange, hurricanes and intense weather events are becoming more frequent and more destructive, and a more resilient grid system that enables power storage is essential. As more #insurance companies restrict or abandon coverage in our most vulnerable areas, I expect these types of energy systems will become more prevalent.