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"Low-income households often live in older, less energy-efficient homes with inadequate insulation, drafty air leaks, and outdated heating and cooling systems. These households, least able to afford upfront energy upgrades, are the ones most in need of utility bill savings. Providing low- or no-cost efficiency improvements is crucial to reducing their burdens," says Roxana Ayala, lead author of the The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) policy brief. In 17 of the 25 regions studied, the highest energy burdens see low-income households paying 15% or more of their income on energy bills. Baltimore tops the list, with one in four households paying an average of 26% of their income on energy bills. Boston, New York City, and Rochester also face energy burdens exceeding 20%. Let's work together prioritize energy efficiency for those who need it most. #EnergyEquity #EnergyEfficiency #CommunitySupport #ACEEE

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"Utilities have for decades “been using the same playbooks to build centralized generation and associated transmission and distribution to meet long-term demand needs. And it’s largely worked,” Shah said. “But with demand growth accelerating from data centers, new manufacturing, a surge of electric vehicles and electrified appliances ... an old grid operations paradigm needs to be updated.” After roughly two decades of stagnant electricity demand, the North American Electric Reliability Corp. now forecasts an approximately 15% to 20% increase in electricity consumption over the next decade, DOE noted in its brief. And by 2050, demand could double to meet net-zero emissions targets. Importantly, this demand growth is not unprecedented, according to Louise White, a senior consultant with the DOE’s Office of Technology Transitions and Loan Programs Office. Before 2005, the U.S. experienced periods of 10-year load growth of up to 30%, she said." https://lnkd.in/eZXGKWHf

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TODAY: A new report by National Renewable Energy Laboratory explores the barriers and opportunities for interregional transmission, a key tool for a cleaner, more reliable grid. Historically, regulatory challenges have prevented realizing the full value of interregional transmission. NREL’s report, a complement to GDO’s National Transmission Planning Study, outlines potential changes to market and operating rules to help connect high demand areas to renewable energy sources like wind and solar. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eF95GU8w

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Generating and demand resources help meet New England’s electricity needs, and state policies are transforming the resource mix. Learn about how your state fits into the regional power grid here: https://lnkd.in/eCfNeU8M

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The Increasing Equitable Access to Heat Pump Water Heaters paper by Advanced Water Heating Initiative (AWHI) shares methods for overcoming barriers to adopting heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) in low-to-moderate income households and disadvantaged communities. The goal is to ensure they can benefit from the long-term energy savings, emissions reductions, and financial benefits that HPWHs provide. This paper was created in collaboration with AWHI’s equity-focused task group and co-organizers from New Buildings Institute, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP), and Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance. Read the paper to learn more at https://hubs.li/Q02JBzHv0.

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Do you work in the #CleanEnergy space and interested in grid-related topics? NREL’s Powered By Webinar Series highlights how NREL’s grid planning and analysis tools are answering real-world questions. Each #webinar takes place from 12 to 1 p.m. ET on the second Tuesday of every month and gives you the chance to ask NREL researchers about how the tools can support your grid planning needs. Register to join: https://bit.ly/3Z9Fi5Q

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How can state-level programs aid utilities and regulators in their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? In Guidehouse and Public Utilities Fortnightly’s newest edition of State and Future of the Power Industry, our experts share their insights on how states can collaborate with utilities to promote energy efficiency: https://lnkd.in/eYv6JATN Amul Sathe

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A democratic green industrial policy is within reach—and it can be done without weakening environmental review and decimating important ecological sites. Our new report with the Climate and Community Institute explores how we can accelerate solar deployment with equitable planning. https://lnkd.in/ec-bggEh

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This summer, the Department of Energy released policy proposals that focuses on electrification as the leading solution to mitigate buildings emissions – but the Combined Heat and Power Alliance believes that their propositions will leave critical facilities vulnerable to grid outages. The demand for electricity is expected to surge. Critical facilities such as hospitals, data centers, and military bases require constant power and cannot always depend on the grid. The CHPA is urging policymakers to include cogeneration in their decarbonization strategies. CHP can drive immediate emissions reductions for the building sector, reduce energy costs, and provide reliable, uninterrupted power. Read more from the CHP Alliance: https://lnkd.in/emJJj8Wz

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Meeting member needs can be a challenge for utility providers, even in the best of times. With such a variance in members across their territory, Trico Electric Cooperative needed to provide a variety of programs and services that can be customized to meet a diverse population, regardless of where they live in the service territory. More importantly, Trico needed to be able to let the customers know about the specific programs that fit not only their geographic area, but their interests as well. Hear how Trico leveraged NISC’s Marketing solution, along with customer engagement tools like Consumer Analytics – Powered by Bidgely, SmartHub and Multi-Channel Messenger (Messenger), to create custom campaigns targeted specifically for each program, notifying only those members that are most likely to take advantage of them. https://lnkd.in/gKZr7Y_e

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The energy landscape is evolving with new policies and funding highlighting energy efficiency. But how do we ensure all communities benefit? 🌍 Explore our latest blog post for an introduction to energy equity, benefit-cost analysis and distributional equity analysis (DEA) ⤵

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The Energy Futures Institute has released a report with 10 recommendations for BC's energy plan, focusing on increased domestic electricity production, infrastructure upgrades, and transparency. EFI Chair Barry Penner, KC has emphasized the need for a comprehensive and realistic energy strategy to ensure reliability, affordability, and sustainability for BC’s economic growth and living standards. Read the full report here! #energy #britishcolumbia

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*Postponment note: This webinar was originally scheduled for May 21, but is now scheduled for May 29. Please disregard the old date in the graphic.* What do we know about the causal connection between open #AirQuality data and cleaner air? On May 29, join Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) and Prof. Andrea La Nauze to explore the effect of long-term, publicly-accessible PM2.5 data from single ground monitors on local air quality in cities across the world with little to no preexisting monitoring. This conversation will be of interest to a variety of groups working to reduce air pollution, especially in some of the most polluted but under-monitored regions on the planet. Register: https://bit.ly/3wvisK4

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The regional transmission planning and cost allocation and interstate electric transmission permitting rules finalized Monday by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission represent major improvements to the planning and siting processes for transmission projects essential for economic development across the United States and a win for all energy customers! Economic growth requires expanded and upgraded transmission. The current state of transmission planning in the U.S. is ineffective and not cost-efficient, with those additional costs being passed onto energy consumers. These rules ensure more proactive, longer-term transmission planning that can optimize the most cost-efficient transmission projects with the greatest economic and reliability benefits to consumers. Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/e-QeBV8H

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A recent article in Energy News Network discusses the pressure on district energy systems to reduce carbon emissions: https://lnkd.in/gfqza6rJ. These systems face challenges in meeting climate goals set by cities and institutions. As a leader in clean and efficient energy solutions, Cordia is well-positioned to help district energy systems meet these challenges. We have a proven track record of developing and implementing innovative solutions that reduce emissions and improve sustainability. In the article, there is mention of district energy systems looking to renewable energy sources and waste heat recovery to cut emissions. Cordia has extensive experience in both of these areas. We can help district energy systems integrate renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, as well as implement waste heat recovery systems that capture and reuse waste heat from industrial processes or wastewater treatment plants. By working together, we can help district energy systems reduce their carbon footprint and create a more sustainable future. #Cordia #CleanEnergy #DistrictEnergy #Sustainability

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From carbon footprints to renewable energy, GSA has you covered when it comes to understanding climate-based tools and terminology. Check out this resource and learn how we can help support your #sustainability efforts. ➡️ https://ow.ly/14IV50To7Oa

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“Evaluation metrics include cost-saving regional benefits, project costs, urgency of need, environmental impact, siting, and other factors. ‘Since larger transmission projects can help transfer power from larger renewable resources in rural areas to more densely populated areas, these projects may offset the need for new generating resources in urban and suburban locations. Methods to measure such benefits are included in the evaluation process,’ ISO-NE said.” #energy #transmission #electricity #policy #marketregulation https://lnkd.in/emtv5Kmn

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OUT NOW: CCA's latest Leadership Series article with ICE ICE is a is a world leader in #energy and environmental markets. CCA spoke with Gordon Bennett, Managing Director of Utility Markets and Head of Environmental Markets, about how #CarbonMarkets for #CleanCooking are crucial for #sustainable energy transitions in developing countries. Read it now 🔗 https://ow.ly/X1at50Tm08U

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