INSIGHTSSERIES Power & Utilities | Energy Efficiency
July 11, 2023
Visual Primer: Energy Efficiency Gaining Traction to Achieve Emissions Reduction Goals
Energy efficiency programs provide practical and cost-effective options to achieve emissions reductions and lower consumer bills.

Emphasis on energy efficiency and related measures, such as building electrification, have been gaining significance as lawmakers and regulators Read the full report

 

Key Takeaways
- California regulators have approved $4.3 billion for utility energy efficiency portfolios, a milestone investment that will support emissions reduction and equity inclusion efforts.
- New Jersey has released a set of proposals for the three-year cycle of energy efficiency programs including the first-of-its-kind building decarbonization proposal to increase utility customers’ access to energy efficiency measures.
- Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order doubling the energy conservation goal for state-owned buildings to a 20 percent decrease by 2031 from the prior goal of 10 percent by 2029.