Challenges and opportunities in building retrofits

In June 2023, the Rhode Island General Assembly passed legislation signed into law by Governor McKee requiring that the Office of Energy Resources issues a ... Jan 10, 2023 ... Governor Kathy Hochul today announced investments in energy affordability, clean and efficient buildings, clean air, and clean water, as part of the 2023 State ... Building Performance Standards. Building Performance Standards (BPS) are performance-based standards aimed at reducing energy use and operational costs in ... May 3, 2022 ... This minor prepares students for careers that require training in energy science and technology, efficiency, and policy. Clean technologies and ... DNREC administers Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EEIF) rebates to support non-residential facilities in replacing aging and inefficient equipment and ... Jun 18, 2024 ... Energy Efficiency is the practice of using less energy to perform a task. An energy efficient product or action reduces the amount of energy wasted during the ... Better Buildings is an initiative of the US Department of Energy (DOE) designed to improve the lives of the American people by driving leadership in energy ... The report focuses on eight categories of policies and actions that can help decision-makers plan for transformative change in their cities. Our energy code team provides support to those who use the residential sections of the Washington State Energy Code (WSEC-R). Current recommendations being implemented include installing higher efficiency and lower wattage lighting, installing low-flow shower heads, ...