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Residential PACE (property assessed clean energy), an innovative solution for financing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, is being led by a set of industry mavens seeking to realize the promise of this public–private partnership. Specifically, industry stakeholders have come together to create a set of consumer protection standards that ensure homeowners reap the full benefits of PACE while safeguarding against predatory behavior in this nascent market. A couple of weeks ago, the ... [continue reading]
There is no question that the recent election results were a shock to the nation. The voters sent a message: we want change. There is no doubt things will change, but when and how much is yet to be determined. [continue reading]
Behavioral recommendations, or tips, are an integral piece of many energy efficiency programs, ranging from marketing materials (e.g., brochures) to in-home audits, to Home and Business Energy Reports (such as the report shown below). Though information is known to be a critical component of effective interventions, it is important to consider human motivations and needs for this to be effective. This article synthesizes findings from a series of empirical research conducted by See Change ... [continue reading]
Fifteen nonprofit community development organizations were recognized this week for their excellence in sustainable business and housing practices that are designed to save people money by NeighborWorks America. To date, 95 network members have earned the NeighborWorks Green Organization designation.This is the fifth year of the NeighborWorks Green Organization program, which recognizes community development nonprofits in its network of more than 240 organizations that demonstrate a comprehensive commitment to sustainable operations – both in their lines ... [continue reading]
There is still much uncertainty about how the new Trump administration will effect your business and the energy efficiency of U.S homes. But over the last eight years many states, local governments, and utilities have begun major initiatives that will continue to support professionals like you who are working to create high-performance homes. [continue reading]
As public utility commissions gathered at the 2016 NARUC Annual Meeting in November to discuss policies and programs that regulate how energy is used and moved in America, HPC released its report, A Policymaker’s Guide to Incorporating Existing Homes into Carbon Reduction Strategies and Clean Power Plan Compliance. This report was written to policymakers, outlining ways in which existing homes are a key aspect to carbon reductions strategies, with details on how they complement ... [continue reading]
The Building Technologies Office (BTO) has announced the availability of $5.5 million for DE-FOA-0001630, “Building America 2017 Industry Partnerships for High Performance Housing Innovation.” [continue reading]
In what was by all accounts a stunning upset, Donald Trump passed 279 electoral votes early Wednesday morning and secured an electoral college victory. Hillary Clinton conceded by a phone call to Trump sometime in the middle of the night. She delivered her concession speech just before noon on Wednesday. [continue reading]
PLACERVILLE, Calif. October 19, 2016 –Homeowners and businesses using air conditioning units manufactured before 2010 will face increasingly higher costs to maintain their cooling systems due to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ban on the use of the refrigerant known as R-22. Gilmore Heating, Air, Solaris issuing an alert to inform Sacramento-area residents of the potential impacts this ban will have on their current systems and to offer ways to save before the final ban ... [continue reading]
Every energy upgraded home has data. But it’s the story behind the data that gives it meaning. [continue reading]
