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July 4, 2024

energy efficiency (EE)

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DOE Wants Gas Furnaces to be More Efficient
The Energy Department proposed much higher efficiency standards for home furnaces, the first significant federal update to furnace rules in 35 years.
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Colorado Law Requires Cities to Adopt Green Building Codes
A new Colorado law will require local governments to update their building codes to maximize energy efficiency in new construction.
House E&C Committee
GOP to Granholm: ‘You’re Anti-Fossil Fuels, Aren’t You?’
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said the United States will boost its liquified natural gas exports to 15 billion cubic feet per day by the end of the year.
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NHSaves Supreme Court Cases Dropped; Program Approval Still Pending
The parties seeking relief from the New Hampshire Supreme Court from a November order regarding the NHSaves program have withdrawn their appeals.
The White House
Biden 2023 Budget Includes Billions for Clean Energy, GHG Reductions
President Joe Biden’s $5.8 trillion federal budget request for 2023 contains a raft of line items aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Office of Gov. Christopher Sunun
NH Large Business Sector Takes Biggest Hit in Revised EE Budget
New Hampshire utilities are starting to reopen their energy efficiency programs after the governor signed a law that provides funding certainty.
IKEA
DOE’s ‘Better Climate Challenge’ Targets 50% Emission Reductions
More than 90 companies, governments, universities and other organizations pledged to cut their GHG emissions 50% by 2030 in DOE's Better Climate Challenge.
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TVA Defends Rates, CO2 Reduction Plans in House Inquiry
TVA stands behind its emissions goals, renewable plans and rates after questioning from the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce.
ChargePoint
New Jersey Tightens Appliance Energy Use Standards
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed bills tightening energy efficiency standards on appliances and limiting rates for EV charging stations near homes.
TVA
TVA Comes Under Congressional Spotlight
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce is questioning the Tennessee Valley Authority over its rates and clean energy goals.

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