Energy Efficiency

Biden–Harris Administration Announces $5 Million to Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing Capabilities & Support Small-and Medium-Sized Manufacturers

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Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Supports 37 New Small-and Medium-sized Manufacturers to Improve Energy Efficiency, Lower Costs, Increase Productivity, and Reduce Industrial Emissions WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced nearly $5 million from the Industrial Assessment … [continued]

Schneider Electric Teams Up with the Professional Women’s Hockey League to Pave the Way for…

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Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Business division will assess the PWHL’s operations and provide a clear roadmap for decarbonization. MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announces its partnership with the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL). Named the official partner for energy management, … [continued]

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Landlords Need Sustainability Measures That Are Profitable

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Commercial multifamily buildings can propel investors to financial security. That is, if they generate consistent revenue. In the era of sustainability, energy saving measures can reduce costs and increase property value. Integrating common sense energy strategies into commercial buildings is a win-win scenario for landlords and tenants alike. What are … [continued]

Biden–Harris Administration Announces $90 Million to Improve Building Efficiency, Increase Resilience, & Lower Costs for…

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As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $90 million in funding to support building energy code adoption, training, and technical assistance at the state and local level. The funding, which is the second installment in a $225 million program established by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure … [continued]

Communities in Hawaii & Alaska Exchange Ideas to Engage Residents in Energy Transitions

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When the third cohort of Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP) communities was announced in 2023, the inclusion of Molokai, Hawaii, caught the eye of Bri Gabel, a sustainability coordinator for the City and Borough of Sitka, Alaska. Sitka was also selected for ETIPP, and Gabel saw an opportunity to infuse some … [continued]

SLOPE can show how energy and transportation burdens vary across a jurisdiction’s census tracts. Image from SLOPE with editing by Fred Zietz, NREL

SLOPE Illustrates Opportunities in Philadelphia’s Equitable Carbon Neutrality Quest

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The city of Philadelphia has pledged carbon neutrality by 2050, and the State and Local Planning for Energy (SLOPE) Platform is illustrating opportunities to reach that goal equitably. Access to clean energy benefits is inequitable across the nation, and Philadelphia is no exception. Philadelphia is one of the most energy-burdened … [continued]

Biden–Harris Admin Supports Local Projects to Save Energy & Tackle the Climate Crisis as Part…

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Over $17 Million From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Fund Energy Efficiency Improvements and Clean Energy Technologies for Public Facilities Low-Income Homes in 30 Communities WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced its fourth round of award recipients through … [continued]