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Federal funding to make clean energy equitable is here. It’s up to cities to do the right thing. While some cities are taking practical steps to ensure their clean energy investments benefit those left behind by the energy transition, more cities must act. In this op-ed, Stefen Samarripas, senior manager with The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) policy team, outlines three key lessons city leaders should consider as they launch new federally-funded clean energy programs, and practical steps to ensure clean energy investments reach those with the greatest needs. https://lnkd.in/ehQqvyf3 #cleanenergy

Just in time for the holidays and look for more in the new year. Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc. is proud to have supported the Massachusetts Interagency Rates Working Group in developing a critical report to advance the Commonwealth’s clean energy transition. Released this week, this collaborative effort underscores the importance of equitable, innovative rate structures that enable distributed energy resources (DERs) to maximize their grid benefits while supporting affordability and equity goals. This report reflects a shared vision for a future where clean energy access is equitable, sustainable, and resilient. We look forward to seeing the pathways outlined in this document take shape as Massachusetts continues to lead in clean energy innovation. 📖 Learn more about the report and the groundbreaking work it represents here: https://lnkd.in/gGF6-6PN #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #DERs #Sustainability #NetZero #Massachusetts

I have friends that challenge the 1st part, but I love the EV impact. Viewing 2nd panel "drives" adoption. Sean Armstrong #24/7 #automotive #autoindustry #CarbonFreeEnergy #CFE #cleanenergy #climatechange  #DecadeofChange #Electrification #energytransition #environment #evcharging #greeninvesting #infrastructure #innovation #sustainability

Community Energy in Scotland - state of the sector research CES conducts this survey every year. The data from the report will feed into the ongoing work of Community Energy Scotland, supporting and aiding communities to develop their own low carbon energy projects. https://lnkd.in/eyv4QKdP

Sustainability highlights during fiscal year 2022-23 in the report include: ⭐ 6.88 trillion BTUs of energy savings logged through the BuildSmart 2025 program;  ⭐ 93 percent overall recycling rate, with approximately 1.9 million tons of waste recycled or composted, including 1.8 million tons of clean construction and demolition debris;   ⭐ 17 new or updated GreenNY purchasing specifications approved; and  $227 million spent on green products and services that decrease energy use, decrease the use of toxic substances, and accelerate the market shift towards more sustainable products. 

Weatherization and reducing the carbon footprint of our buildings is essential to curbing climate change. In my day to day work life managing the HUD Weatherization Cooperation and Demonstration grant I am so focused on the Healthy Homes side and working to address substandard housing conditions that I forget the environmental benefits of energy efficiency.

The transition to a cleaner, greener, and less costly energy future is underway -- that's clear. But what's less clear is whether or not that transition is equitable. At Enterprise Community Partners, we're focused on ensuring that affordable communities aren't just part of the equation but that they are central to our efforts to decarbonize and drive down utility costs, both for renters and multifamily property owners. At a time of rising costs throughout the housing sector, cleaner, cheaper energy is key to unlocking a more affordable future. See how Enterprise along with our partners are working to transform the housing energy economy: https://lnkd.in/essMzspu

Thanks to the #InflationReductionAct & the New ERA program, Rural AZ is unlocking nearly half a billion dollars in clean energy investments. This means renewable power, lower costs, and thousands of new jobs for our rural communities! Learn more.

Thanks to the #InflationReductionAct & the New ERA program, Rural AZ is unlocking nearly half a billion dollars in clean energy investments. This means renewable power, lower costs, and thousands of new jobs for our rural communities! Learn more.

This video posting illustrates the enduring impact of research conducted during my tenure as Co-Chair of the Environment Committee with Darren Johnson at the London Assembly Greater London Authority. Two reports highlighted from this research are: - "Bring me sunshine": Exploring how London's homes could benefit from solar power. More details can be found at: [Link to the report](https://lnkd.in/efcW7DYY) - "Plugging the energy gap": Addressing the critical issue of energy sustainability. Learn more about this report here: [Link to the report](https://lnkd.in/eE2P9WBs) Acknowledgments are extended to Veronica Qin Ting Li for her interest in the work done at the UCL Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Public Policy, showing us the relevance and significance of our research still today. This post emphasizes the importance of topics like #SolarPower and #EnergyGap in the context of #London 's environmental and energy considerations.