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September 3, 2024

Building Decarbonization

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Gov. Baker Creates Commission on Clean Heat in Massachusetts
Cabell Eames with 350 Mass wants a community-based task force that serves an oversight role on the decision-making at the executive level.
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NEEP Webinar Explores Deep Energy Efficiency Retrofits
Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships discussed its implementation guide to deep retrofitting buildings for energy efficiency.
Jersey City/ICLEI USA
NJ Municipalities Tackle Carbon Emissions
New Jersey’s local governments and residents are taking the initiative to fight climate change and promote renewable energy.
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OSW, GHG Bills Go to California Governor
Bills sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom include measures on offshore wind planning and controlling GHG emissions from cement manufacturing.
C3/LEAP
Virginia Electrification Project Cuts Emissions, Utility Bills for LMI Customers
A pilot project in Virginia found that electrification retrofits on low- and moderate-income homes cut energy consumption but not always costs and carbon emissions.
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Vermont Senator Says State Needs Formal Environmental Justice Policy
Vermont Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale first introduced an environmental justice bill in 2007, but the state hasn't codified an official policy on the issue yet.
DOE and NREL
DOE Study: Solar Could Provide 45% of US Power by 2050
DOE's Solar Futures Study sees a "unique and central" role for solar in grid decarbonization but calls for cost cuts and new approaches for transmission.
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National Grid Lowers Planned Geothermal District Project Costs
Zeyneb Magavi with Home Energy Efficiency Team says the new lower rates for National Grid’s proposed geothermal project are a “big win.”
Office of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio
NYC Directs $24M to Decarbonize Low-income Housing
The $24 million in funding will help upgrade 1,200 housing units in New York City, reaching about 3,000 residents.
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CEC Targets ‘Embodied Carbon’ in Buildings
The California Energy Commission is looking more closely at decarbonizing building materials, especially cement, the making of which produces carbon dioxide.

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