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Cities, states would lose voice on model energy code updates under proposal

efficiency, ENN_RSS, NEWS, RSS_NEWSBy CCR@IIXXI8 January 13, 2021

The International Code Council is set to consider a proposal that would strip public sector members of their voting rights on updates to influential model...

North Carolina panel moves to weaken building energy conservation rules

efficiency, ENN_RSS, NEWS, North carolina, RSS_NEWSBy CCR@IIXXI8 January 7, 2021

A change approved last month would let builders bypass minimum efficiency standards in favor of a voluntary suite green building standards.

Boston zoning change would require net-zero emissions from new buildings

efficiency, emissions, ENN_RSS, massachusetts, NEWS_ARCHIVE, RSS_NEWSBy CCR@IIXXI8 January 5, 2021

The initiative is among the most aggressive of existing or proposed strategies to reduce energy consumption in buildings, which are responsible for 70% of the...

As pandemic continues, Vermont home weatherization visits go virtual

efficiency, ENN_RSS, NEWS_ARCHIVE, RSS_NEWSBy CCR@IIXXI8 December 18, 2020

The state’s energy efficiency utility is promoting virtual home visits, which can accomplish much of what a traditional in-person visit can.

New Hampshire nears compromise on how to spend $5.2 million clean energy fund

efficiency, ENN_RSS, NEWS_ARCHIVE, RSS_NEWSBy CCR@IIXXI8 November 23, 2020

After years of delays, stakeholders say they are ready to move forward with spending plans for the money, which was set aside by Eversource when...

Retroactive energy efficiency loans offer pandemic lifeline for some businesses

efficiency, ENN_RSS, NEWS_ARCHIVE, RSS_NEWSBy CCR@IIXXI8 November 23, 2020

Green banks are offering businesses a chance to borrow against previous investments in energy-saving upgrades.

Ohio agency financing program helps energy efficiency projects clear the air

efficiency, ENN_RSS, NEWS_ARCHIVE, RSS_NEWSBy CCR@IIXXI8 November 12, 2020

Potential tax benefits offer cost savings in addition to spread-out payments of PACE financing.

Mold, asbestos may put Connecticut weatherization goal out of reach

Connecticut, efficiency, ENN_RSS, NEWS_ARCHIVE, RSS_NEWSBy CCR@IIXXI8 October 29, 2020

State leaders are looking for funding sources for remediation work that needs to happen before many energy efficiency upgrades can be completed.

Ships to get free pass on emissions until 2030, under compromise proposal

CLIMATE_HOME_RSS, efficiencyBy CCR@IIXXI8 October 15, 2020

Ship efficiency measures backed by a broad coalition of 14 countries will fail to reduce emissions in line with industry and Paris climate goals, campaigners...

Minnesota town opts for a short-term approach to its long-term climate goals

climate, efficiency, emissions, ENN_RSS, NEWS_ARCHIVE, RSS_NEWSBy CCR@IIXXI8 October 6, 2020

Red Wing’s five-year plan offers less daunting action items and more political accountability, its creators say.