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Power & Utilities | Energy Efficiency
April 10, 2024
Energy Efficiency Vital for Building Decarbonization in the Shift to Net-Zero Economy
Energy efficiency is increasingly viewed as an important part of the mix of resources to support an affordable energy transition.
Recognizing the crucial role of energy efficiency in enabling an affordable energy transition, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has unveiled the first federal blueprint for decarbonizing the buildings sector including goals to reduce on-site energy use intensity … Read the full report
Key Takeaways
- The Biden administration has released the first comprehensive federal strategy outlining pathways to reduce buildings sector emissions by 90 percent by 2050.
- Nine states have set a shared goal for heat pumps to meet at least 90 percent of residential-scale heating, air conditioning, and water heating demand by 2040.
- California is in the process of updating its building energy action plan and implementing an equitable building decarbonization program.
