Energy efficiency plays a crucial role in decarbonization because it can reduce costs as demand for electricity grows, panelists said in a CEC workshop.

A study has found that high electricity prices in California, New York and New England could undermine efforts to electrify transportation and homes.

Vermont Climate Council member Jared Duval says that heating for cannot only be about carbon-neutrality if it’s to be equitable.

The California Energy Commission approved a major update to the state's building code, establishing new requirements for houses and business buildings.

The Shelburne Museum in Vermont sees the installation of two solar arrays on its property as a learning opportunity for visitors about sustainability.

Neothermal will work with Burlington Electric and Vermont Gas on an electric thermal storage heating pilot that uses renewable natural gas as a backup.

NYSERDA says New York needs to move away from a building-by-building heat pump installation approach to a community approach, where practical.

The Vermont Climate Council heard recommendations on how to reduce emissions for the electricity, thermal and transportation sectors.

Maryland is looking at challenges of different pathways to building decarbonization, while Montgomery County explores solutions in energy performance standards.

The current draft energy efficiency plan for Massachusetts does not envision meeting a new program-specific emission-reduction goal set by the state.