Illinois Commission Launches Investigation into Value of Distributed Generation

California’s Updated Building Standards Could Save $4.8 Billion in Energy Costs

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The California Energy Commission on Sep.11 adopted the 2025 Building Energy Efficiency Standards for new and renovated buildings as well as certain existing buildings. The updates include requirements for heat pumps and electric-ready buildings and stricter ventilation standards for improving air quality. The commission estimates that the new building energy standard will lead to cost…...

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Residential Electricity Prices Mirrored Inflation Trends Over The Past Decade: EIA

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The change in average U.S. residential electricity prices has largely tracked the rate of inflation over the last 10 years, rising by less than one percent in inflation adjusted terms from 2013-2023, according to an Sept. 11 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Majority of the states across the U.S. regulate residential power…...