E-12-(i)NSUARB IR-17 Attachment 2_ACEEE’s Entire State Database - Excel
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ly no natural gas efficiency programs in Alabama. The most recent budgets for energy efficiency programs and electricity and natural gas savings can be found in the State Spending and Savings Tables. Last Updated: June 2017 ","In Docket 31...
AI summary Alabama lacks natural gas efficiency programs and has no Energy Efficiency Resource Standards (EERS). The APSC mandates integrated resource plans (IRP) every three years, with the last submission in 2013. Alabama Power's low-income pilot is not sustained, and no cost-effectiveness exceptions exist for low-income programs. Rate recovery is permitted for cost-effective energy efficiency initiatives.
state has one research center focused on energy efficiency. ","Financial Incentive information for Alaska is provided by the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE Alaska). Last Updated: July 2017 ","We were unab...
AI summary The text references Alaska's energy efficiency policies, including Senate Bill 220 requiring public building retrofits and ASHRAE compliance, DSIRE's role in providing financial incentives, and a statute mandating utility data disclosure for residential buildings. It also notes gaps in equity metrics and workforce development in energy plans.
building officials and others to train in compliance with the Alaska Building Energy Efficiency Standard. Training is offered to about 500 builders, inspectors, and energy raters on an annual basis. Last Reviewed: September 2020 ",,"The st...
AI summary Alaska has limited policies to encourage CHP, with only a grant program and technical assistance from the Alaska Energy Authority. Interconnection standards apply only to small renewable systems, and CHP is ineligible for net metering. The state lacks comprehensive policies to acquire energy savings or generation from CHP, though biomass systems may qualify for specific programs.
rojects in the state. The AEA also offers two programs for which renewable-fueled CHP may be eligible (1) the Alaska Renewable Energy Fund (REF) and (2) the Rural Power System Upgrade Program (RPSU). The REF was established by the state le...
AI summary Alaska's AEA offers the REF and RPSU programs to support renewable energy and rural power upgrades. The state's EE&C program funds waste heat recovery. Alaska's 2010 energy policy set renewable and efficiency goals, but lacks binding EERS requirements for utilities.
ed an energy efficiency resource standard (EERS). The most recent budgets for energy efficiency programs and electricity and natural gas savings can be found in the State Spending and Savings Tables. Last reviewed: April 2022 ","Much of th...
AI summary Alaska lacks a formal policy treating energy efficiency as a resource and has no integrated resource planning (IRP) process. The Home Energy Rebate Program, a state initiative, has saved 1.7 trillion Btus since 2008, primarily in heating fuel. No ratepayer-funded energy efficiency programs exist, and utilities are not required to report to a central entity.
in place that rewards successful energy efficiency programs. Last Updated: July 2017 ","There is no policy in place that requires utilities to release energy use data to customers or third parties. Last Updated: June 2016 ",3.5 out of 12,"...
AI summary The text highlights Alaska's absence of energy-efficient transportation policies, land use integration strategies, and appliance standards beyond federal requirements. It also notes Arizona's property tax exemptions for energy-efficient buildings and reliance on DSIRE for incentive information.
ic, mandatory requirement for increasing state fleet efficiency. State alternative-fuel vehicle procurement requirements that give a voluntary option to count efficient vehicles are thus not included. Last Reviewed: September 2020 ","ESPCs...
AI summary The text outlines state-level energy efficiency initiatives, including fleet procurement requirements and ESPC administration in Arizona. It highlights partnerships between universities and energy research programs, funded by the US Department of Energy, focusing on energy efficiency and behavioral research. Legislation like HB 2578 is cited for extending ESPC agreements.
dition, all state-funded buildings constructed after February 11, 2005 must achieve LEED Silver certification and meet the energy standards of ASHRAE 90.1-2004 as mandated by Executive Order 2005-05. Last Updated: September 2019 "," Baseli...
AI summary Arizona mandates LEED Silver certification and ASHRAE 90.1-2004 standards for state-funded buildings post-2005. Utilities are involved in code compliance, with credit for energy savings. CHP systems are eligible under EERS. The Arizona Corporation Commission initiated interconnection standards for distributed generation, with draft rules pending finalization.
in progress. Draft rules released June 26, 2015 are available here and a ruling is still pending, but the commission has recommended utilities use the draft regulation until regulations are finalized. The state's utilities independently de...
AI summary Arizona utilities established interconnection procedures for distributed generation before the ACC's proceeding. CHP is eligible under EERS for energy savings targets, with incentives like tax exemptions and rebates. Net metering rules were updated to net billing in 2016, crediting excess generation at avoided cost rates.
d net metering rules in October 2008 that took effect in May 2009. These were updated to ""net billing rules"" in 2016 that credit net excess generation to the customer's bill at an avoided cost rate. Last Updated: August 2017 ","Arizona h...
AI summary Arizona's policies promote renewable-fueled CHP, WHP, and biomass systems under its Renewable Energy Standard (RES), expanded to 15% by 2025. The RES includes distributed energy technologies and allows tax incentives via SB 1403 (expiring 2019) for renewable energy manufacturers meeting job requirements.
pproves SRP’s funding for demand-side management. The most recent budgets for energy efficiency programs and electricity and natural gas savings can be found in the State Spending and Savings Tables. Last reviewed: April 2022 ","Under the...
AI summary Arizona's energy efficiency programs, administered by utilities like APS and TEP under the state's EERS, are funded via adjustor mechanisms or surcharges. The ACC approves funding, while utilities set targets such as Salt River Project's 20% retail sales goal through efficiency and renewables by FY2020.
ing period and to report these savings in their 2023 Integrated Resource Plan. Both utilities are also required to include a demand-side resource capacity equal to at least 35% of 2020 peak demand. An earlier EERS adopted in 2010 by the Ar...
AI summary Arizona's 2010 EERS mandates investor-owned utilities achieve 22% cumulative electricity savings by 2020, with annual targets starting at 1.25% in 2011. Gas cooperatives and propane companies must meet 6% and 50% natural gas savings standards respectively, while Salt River Project's Sustainable Portfolio Principles set long-term energy savings goals. Utilities must report these in their 2023 Integrated Resource Plan.
The DOE Weatherization Assistance Program tracks houses weatherized by county. One of the priorities for weatherizing low-income households is energy burden (> 6% of household income spent on energy). Favorable net-metering rules and solar...
AI summary The U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program prioritizes reducing energy burdens for low-income households. Arkansas' clean energy sector has grown significantly due to favorable net-metering and solar legislation, supported by state-sponsored training for energy certifications. HB 1663 mandates energy efficiency targets for state facilities and public agencies, requiring audits and lifecycle cost analyses.
ycle cost analysis. The Arkansas Energy Office must update this program annually. HB 1663 also directed the Arkansas Energy Office to complete an energy audit of every public agency within five years. In May 2009, Governor Mike Beebe issue...
AI summary Arkansas has implemented several energy efficiency policies, including annual program updates, energy audits for public agencies, strategic energy plans, and the Energy Performance Contracting Program. These initiatives aim to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy use across state agencies and public buildings.
training for the energy code. Last Reviewed: May 2021 ",,"Arkansas has limited policies to encourage CHP. No new CHP systems were installed in 2018. ","Policy: Standard Interconnection Agreement Description: Distributed generation faciliti...
AI summary Arkansas has limited policies to encourage combined heat and power (CHP) deployment, with no new systems installed in 2018. Energy efficiency initiatives have grown significantly since 2007 due to regulations by the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC), including an energy efficiency resource standard (EERS) and cost recovery guidelines.
ch include provisions for demand-side resources. The most recent budgets for energy efficiency programs and electricity and natural gas savings can be found in the State Spending and Savings Tables. For further reading, in March 2011, as p...
AI summary The text discusses energy efficiency programs in Arkansas, including the establishment of energy efficiency resource standards, cost recovery mechanisms, and the expansion of programs by utilities to meet annual targets. It references regulatory actions and reports related to these initiatives.
efficiency targets. Recovery of direct program costs associated with commission-approved energy efficiency programs is accomplished through an energy efficiency cost recovery rider on customer bills. The most recent budgets for energy effi...
AI summary The Commission approved Resource Planning Guidelines for Electric Utilities in Docket 06-028-R, requiring utilities to consider demand-side resources for incremental capacity needs. Energy efficiency cost recovery is handled through a rider on customer bills, and EERS was established in 2010 to require utilities to file energy efficiency plans. Savings targets for 2020-2022 are 1.20% for electric utilities and 0.5% for natural gas utilities.
efficiency programs. Last Updated: July 2018 ","Summary: For 2020-2022, savings targets are 1.20% of 2018 baseline sales for electric utilities, and 0.5% of baseline sales for natural gas utilities. In December 2010, Arkansas PSC adopted a...
AI summary Arkansas PSC set energy efficiency savings targets from 2010 to 2022, increasing electric savings targets from 0.25% in 2011 to 1.20% of 2018 baseline sales for 2020-2022. Natural gas targets rose from 0.2% in 2011 to 0.5% for 2017-2019. Cost-effectiveness tests include the total resource cost test, utility cost test, participant cost test, and ratepayer impact measure test.
Last Updated: September 2020 "," Gap Analysis/Strategic Compliance Plan: The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), in collaboration with the Energy Commission, adopted the state’s Long Term Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan (“Strat...
AI summary The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and Energy Commission developed a Long Term Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan (2009-2020), aiming for Zero Net Energy in new residential buildings by 2020 and commercial buildings by 2030. Compliance studies and evaluations were conducted across multiple program cycles, with reports published on the CALMAC website.
encourage CHP including interconnection standards, incentive programs, financial assistance, and additional supportive policies. In 2018, five new CHP installations were completed. ","Policy: Rule 21 Description: California was among the f...
AI summary The text discusses California's policies and regulations supporting combined heat and power (CHP) systems, including Rule 21, which establishes interconnection standards for distributed generation. Assembly Bill 32 and the Governor’s Clean Energy Jobs Program set CHP deployment targets, while Assembly Bill 1890 and 995 emphasize energy efficiency and renewable resources over new fossil-fuel generation.
works, and community choice aggregators to apply a market spillover effects adder of 5% to their program tracking claims, acknowledging the impacts of energy efficiency programs on the market overall. In August 2019, in a move that helps a...
AI summary The text discusses modifications to California's energy efficiency policies by the CPUC, including the introduction of a market spillover effects adder for efficiency programs and updates to the three-prong test related to fuel substitution. These changes aim to align energy efficiency efforts with climate goals and increase the use of energy efficiency funds for electrification. SB 350 has also led to the doubling of energy efficiency targets by 2030.
owned utilities do not charge a fee for providing data. Costs incurred by utilities for data management and request fulfilment are tracked in a balancing account and funded through general rate cases. Data provided via Green Button Connect...
AI summary The document outlines requirements for the provision of energy use data, including the process for requesting data, confidentiality measures, and the exclusion of buildings with fewer than 15 tenants from Whole Building Usage Information. It also mentions the authorization for data sharing with third parties and government entities.
r transportation impacts assessment. SB 628 (2014) authorized local governments to establish financing districts for capital projects that include brownfield, transit priority, affordable housing etc. SB 1 (2017) included over $800 million...
AI summary The text outlines various legislative and policy initiatives in California aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable development. Key measures include SB 628 (2014), SB 1 (2017), AB 32 (2006), SB 32 (2016), and SB 743 (2013), which focus on transportation impacts, financing districts, sustainable communities, and vehicle miles traveled (VMT) reduction targets.
expanded their demand-side management (DSM) programs in recent years. The utilities file DSM plans annually, and are working toward the most recent EERS targets which have ramped up to 1.68% in 2020. HB 1227, signed in June 2017, extends e...
AI summary Colorado has expanded its demand-side management (DSM) programs, with utilities submitting annual DSM plans and aiming for EERS targets of 1.68% in 2020. HB 1227, enacted in 2017, extends electric efficiency programs to 2028 and mandates 5% peak demand reduction and energy savings goals. Xcel Energy and Black Hills Energy are the major utilities administering these programs, funded through a DSM cost adjustment mechanism rate rider.
Last reviewed: August 2021 "," Gap Analysis/Strategic Compliance Plan: A proposal to conduct third party plan review and site studies has been approved by DEEP in its 2013-2015 C&LM draft decision. The Department of Construction Services a...
AI summary The document outlines a gap analysis and strategic compliance plan approved by DEEP in 2013-2015 for conducting third-party plan reviews and site studies. It also mentions baseline and updated compliance studies, including a 2018 code compliance study on single-family homes in Connecticut and a 2015 commercial and industrial compliance study by DNV-GL. These studies assess compliance rates and potential energy savings.
The CHP pathway is ideal for facilities with high annual hours of operation and a high thermal load. In addition, the State Revolving Loan Fund offers low-interest loans to qualifying CHP projects. Last Reviewed: July 2019 ","The state pro...
AI summary The CHP pathway is ideal for facilities with high annual hours of operation and a high thermal load. Delaware supports CHP through technical assistance, state revolving loan funds, and research on low-emission microgrids. Delaware has also established Energize Delaware to deliver energy efficiency programs and has set energy efficiency goals under the Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS).
utilities. The goals are 15% electricity consumption and peak demand savings and 10% natural gas consumption savings by 2015. However, rules outlining how these goals are to be met are still pending. In 2014, the state legislature passed S...
AI summary Delaware has established energy efficiency goals of 15% electricity consumption and peak demand savings and 10% natural gas consumption savings by 2015. These goals are supported by legislation such as SB 150, which created the Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC) and allowed utilities to recover program costs through rates. However, rules for meeting these goals are still pending.
utilities. The goals are 15% electricity consumption and peak demand savings and 10% natural gas consumption savings by 2015. However, rules outlining how these goals are to be met are still pending. In 2014, the state legislature passed S...
AI summary Delaware has established voluntary energy efficiency targets through the Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC), aiming for 15% electricity and peak demand savings and 10% natural gas savings by 2015. These targets are incremental and cost-effective, with specific annual savings goals set from 2016 to 2022. The state does not have a mandatory Energy Efficiency Resource Standards (EERS) program.
does not have a mandatory EERS. However, energy savings targets have been set by the Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC) and affected energy providers are currently working to meet these goals. Established by SB 150, House Amendment...
AI summary Delaware's energy efficiency targets are voluntary due to a lack of final implementation rules and challenges with funding and institutional accountability. The Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC) provides guidance on cost-effective programs, but the Energy Efficiency Resource Standards Act lacks mandatory requirements.
ent of enforcement mechanisms. Given the lack of final implementation rules, and the funding and institutional challenges outlined above, Delaware's energy savings targets are considered voluntary. Established by SB 150, House Amendment 2...
AI summary Delaware's energy efficiency targets are voluntary due to a lack of final implementation rules and institutional challenges. The EEAC, established by SB 150, sets incremental energy savings goals for utilities, with targets increasing annually to reach cumulative 3-year goals. Evaluations of energy efficiency programs are mandated by the Energy Efficiency Resource Standards Act of 2009 and administered by DNREC.
ve mandates (Energy Efficiency Resource Standards Act of 2009). The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control administers evaluations. Statewide evaluations are conducted. According to the Database of State Efficie...
AI summary Delaware uses the Total Resource Cost Test (TRC) as its primary cost-effectiveness test for energy efficiency programs, incorporating environmental and health benefits. The state's EM&V regulations, established in 2017, require energy providers to demonstrate compliance with energy savings targets and define methods for measuring energy savings.
visions for the prior editions of the code, (for Permits issued, Applications Filed, Tenant Layouts and Permit Revisions) will be governed by the Transitory Provision stipulated in section 123. (Link) Both the commercial and residential bu...
AI summary The District has amended both commercial and residential building energy codes to enhance energy efficiency, requiring ENERGY STAR products and stringent gas efficiency standards. The new code removes the need for incentives on new gas projects and emphasizes strategic electrification for HVAC and water heating. It also includes alternative compliance pathways for net zero buildings and a Green Construction Code for larger projects.
Last Reviewed: August 2021 "," Strategic Compliance Plan: DC has completed a Comprehensive Energy Plan, called Clean Energy DC, which was published November 2, 2017. Clean Energy DC provides a detailed roadmap that outlines long-term targe...
AI summary The District of Columbia has completed a Comprehensive Energy Plan called Clean Energy DC, aiming for net-zero energy in new construction by 2026. The Energy Code for the District includes specific language on net-zero buildings. Compliance studies and utility involvement support building energy code enforcement, with a 99% weighted compliance rate achieved in 2016.
calls for net-zero energy building codes by 2026. Because there are few net-zero energy projects in the District, having more projects pursue net-zero energy will grow the number of available case studies and build the capacity of the deve...
AI summary The District of Columbia promotes net-zero energy buildings by 2026 and supports CHP through incentives and interconnection rules. However, there are limited policies to encourage CHP beyond these measures. The DCSGIR outlines interconnection regulations for systems up to 10 MW, and a tax credit is available for large cogeneration facilities.
s are expressed on a total energy consumed basis in British Thermal Units (BTUs). Minimum cumulative targets start at 1,136,789 Source MMBtus in Year 1 and grow to 6,820,733 MMBtus in Year 5 (Source). In January 2019, Mayor Bowser signed t...
AI summary The Clean Energy DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2018 increased the District's Renewable Portfolio Standard to 100% by 2032 and enhanced energy efficiency measures. It also increased the Sustainable Energy Trust Fund assessments on natural gas and electricity, with revenue allocated to the Green Finance Authority and low-income programs. Energy Efficiency Resource Standards are referenced in the text.
itching programs). For more information on Energy Efficiency Resource Standards, click here. Last reviewed: April 2022 "," Cost-effectiveness test(s) used: SCT Uses a deemed savings database: yes Evaluation of ratepayer-funded energy effic...
AI summary The Clean and Affordable Energy Act of 2008 mandates the evaluation of energy efficiency programs in the District of Columbia, using the Social Cost Test (SCT) as the primary cost-effectiveness test. The legislation also established the Energy Assistance Trust Fund (EATF) to support low-income energy efficiency programs, with a requirement that 20% of expenditures be directed to these programs.
Data Availability Interval meters for electric are for the most part installed throughout the District. Third parties have access to all data that has been collected since the meters were installed. Last reviewed: July 2019 ",11 out of 12,...
AI summary The District of Columbia has implemented interval meters for electric usage and has access to collected data. Tailpipe emissions standards and incentives for high-efficiency vehicles are in place, including the Clean Cars Act of 2008 and Executive Order 2018-044. Zoning regulations promote sustainable development, and the District has set a goal to reduce transportation emissions by 60% by 2032. Complete streets policies support multimodal transportation.
quires each utility to implement cost-effective energy-efficiency programs and to conduct energy audits. It also includes improving the efficiency of generation, transmission and distribution systems. FEECA also established the authority f...
AI summary FEECA requires utilities to implement energy-efficiency programs and conduct energy audits. The Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) sets energy and peak demand savings targets and may allow utilities to earn an additional return on equity for achieving energy efficiency goals. The FPSC reviewed and continued existing goals through 2024.
ess penalties if utilities do not meet the goals. The most recent budgets for energy efficiency programs and electricity and natural gas savings can be found in the State Spending and Savings Tables. Last reviewed: June 2020 ","The Florida...
AI summary The Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (FEECA) mandates the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) to set energy and peak demand savings targets and requires utilities to develop energy efficiency programs. The Commission extended existing goals through 2024 and is currently reviewing submitted Demand-Side Management (DSM) Plans. Florida does not have an Energy Efficiency Resource Standards (EERS) program.
mation within its annual FEECA report to the governor and legislature. For more information on energy efficiency as a resource, click here. Last reviewed: June 2020 ","Florida does not have an EERS. The Florida Energy Efficiency and Conser...
AI summary Florida's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (FEECA) sets energy and peak demand savings goals for utilities, which are reviewed every five years. The Public Service Commission adopted goals in 2014 and 2019, which are lower than those set in 2009 due to factors like more stringent building codes and lower natural gas prices. The evaluation of energy efficiency programs uses the ratepayer impact measure test and total resource cost test.
s – seven residential, four commercial, and one low-income. Each customer class (other than for the low-income program) is responsible for the program and incentive costs of their respective program. Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) also w...
AI summary The text discusses energy efficiency programs in Georgia, including residential and commercial initiatives, budget allocations, and integrated resource plans (IRPs) filed by regulated utilities. It also notes the absence of an Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) and outlines cost-effectiveness tests used in the evaluation of these programs.
ility for doing so falls on the EEPS Technical Working Group established in 2012. Current energy efficiency targets in Hawaii are set in HI PUC Order, Docket No. 2010-0037 and are subject to revision. Hawaii has no energy efficiency resour...
AI summary Hawaii uses the Total Resource Cost Test (TRC) as its primary cost-effectiveness test for energy efficiency programs, with evaluations administered by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission. The state has no energy efficiency resource standard for natural gas due to its minimal role in the energy portfolio. Low-income energy efficiency programs receive guidance from the PUC, with a focus on affordability and accessibility.
Last reviewed: July 2019 "," Gap Analysis/Strategic Compliance Plan: The State Energy Office (Illinois Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity) worked with BCAP to complete a gap analysis in 2010 and a strategic compliance plan in 2011....
AI summary The Illinois State Energy Office has conducted multiple studies on building code compliance rates, including a 2010 baseline study and an updated 2014 evaluation. Compliance rates for residential buildings were found to be 79% and 81.3%, while commercial compliance rates were not fully determined due to lack of participation. Utilities are involved in training and technical assistance programs, and the Energy Codes Enhancement Program is forming a Stakeholder Advisory Committee.
for the first quarter of 2017. Training/Outreach: The Illinois Energy Office spends approximately $300,000+ annually for enforcement and training with close to 30 outreach/training events held. These programs also include blower door train...
AI summary The Illinois Energy Office spends over $300,000 annually on training and outreach, including blower door and HVAC training. CHP is included in the state's EERS and interconnection standards, though no new systems were installed in 2018. A 2013 law (SB 1603) expanded the definition of energy efficiency to allow CHP under the EEPS program.
ic sector projects, including after the design phase ($75/kW), commissioning ($175/kW), and after 12 months of measured operational performance ($0.08/kWh or $0.06/kWh depending on system efficiency). Net metering: Net metering rules do no...
AI summary The text discusses policies and programs in Illinois that support combined heat and power (CHP) systems, including technical assistance and resiliency planning. It also outlines energy efficiency legislation, such as the Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) and the Future Energy Jobs Bill (SB 2814), which set targets for energy savings by utilities.
he Future Energy Jobs Bill (SB 2814), raising overall utility energy efficiency targets to require ComEd and Ameren to achieve cumulative 21.5% and 16% reductions in energy use, respectively, by 2030. Illinois established a natural gas EER...
AI summary Illinois passed SB 2814, which raised utility energy efficiency targets and increased the cost cap for energy efficiency programs. The legislation shifted program administration to utilities and transitioned goals to focus on long-term cumulative savings. Natural gas energy efficiency programs were also established with specific savings targets.
first-year savings to goals related to longer-term cumulative persistent annual savings. The utilities also offer on-bill financing opportunities to their customers for energy efficiency measures. Section 16-111.5B of the Illinois Public U...
AI summary The text discusses energy efficiency programs in Illinois, referencing statutory provisions that allow for additional procurement of cost-effective energy efficiency measures. It highlights the increase in utility expenditures on these programs and mentions the approval of a new 5-year energy efficiency plan. Budgets for these programs and their savings are referenced in State Spending and Savings Tables.
indirect costs to consumers. It serves the public interest to allow natural gas utilities to recover costs for reasonably and prudently incurred expenses for cost-effective energy efficiency measures. Last reviewed: July 2019 ","Summary: E...
AI summary The text discusses the regulation of energy efficiency programs in Illinois, including the Illinois Power Agency Act (IPAA), the Energy Efficiency Resource Standards (EERS), and the Future Energy Jobs Bill (SB 2814). These measures set incremental energy savings targets for utilities and require investment in low-income energy efficiency programs.
ross (NTG) framework. See also 220 ILCS 5/8-103B for electric, effective June 1, 2017, and 220 ILCS 5/8-104 for natural gas utility evaluation. Evaluations are conducted for each of the utilities. According to the Database of State Efficie...
AI summary Illinois uses the Total Resource Cost (TRC) benefit-cost test as its primary cost-effectiveness screening method for energy efficiency programs, with the utility cost test (UCT) as a secondary test. The state's framework accounts for avoided costs of greenhouse gas emissions compliance and environmental impacts. The Illinois Statewide Technical Reference Manual for Energy Efficiency is updated annually and became effective January 1, 2018.
wned utilities offer net metering to electric customers, but CHP is not an eligible technology. Last Updated: September 2018 ","There are currently no additional supportive policies to encourage CHP. Last Updated: September 2018 ",4 out of...
AI summary The text discusses energy efficiency programs in Indiana, noting the disbanding of Energizing Indiana in 2014 and the legislative requirement for utilities to submit energy efficiency plans every three years. It also mentions the utilities involved and the modest spending on these programs compared to other Midwestern states.
an independent or third party entity. Additionally, SEA 412 provides that the IURC may not require a third-party administrator to implement an electricity supplier's energy efficiency program or plan. The updated rules (RM #15-06) are unde...
AI summary The document outlines changes to integrated resource planning rules in Indiana, including three-year DSM plans and stakeholder collaboration. It also discusses the Energizing Indiana program, a statewide energy efficiency initiative administered by a third-party entity. Energy efficiency savings targets have been set, but no EERS is currently in place.
rcial and industrial. Energizing Indiana was administered by a single independent, third-party entity, which was contracted by all of the utilities. Utilities were able to oversee additional programs. In March 2014, the Indiana legislature...
AI summary In 2014, Indiana legislature ended the Energizing Indiana program, eliminating the state's Energy Efficiency Resource Standards (EERS). Governor Pence supported energy efficiency but encouraged new frameworks. SEA 412, signed in 2015, requires utilities to submit integrated resource plans and include EM&V procedures. The IURC is updating administrative rules for integrated resource planning and DSM cost recovery. The primary cost-effectiveness test is the total resource cost test, with secondary tests including the utility cost test and participant cost test.
s. Last Updated: September 2019 ",,"Few policies are in place that encourage the deployment of CHP systems. No new CHP systems were installed in 2018. ","Policy: Kentucky Interconnection Standard Description: Applicable only to systems pow...
AI summary Kentucky has limited policies encouraging CHP deployment, with no new systems installed in 2018. The interconnection standard applies only to small biomass or biogas systems. Net metering for CHP is limited to 30kW systems and was shifted to a net billing arrangement in 2020. Technical assistance and feasibility studies are being conducted to promote CHP deployment.
ive Phase Two energy efficiency programs. The most recent budgets for energy efficiency programs and electricity and natural gas savings can be found in the State Spending and Savings Tables (below). For more information see the ACEEE May...
AI summary The text discusses energy efficiency programs in Louisiana, including Entergy New Orleans' Energy Smart program, and mentions the lack of Energy Efficiency Resource Standards (EERS) in place. It also outlines the cost-effectiveness tests used, such as the total resource cost test, utility cost test, and ratepayer impact measure test.
h incentives for onsite renewable energy and/or cold-climate heat pumps. Alternative residential stretch code options include meeting the Energy Star Homes 3.1 standard or Passive House Certification. Massachusetts has a statewide stretch...
AI summary Massachusetts has implemented a statewide stretch energy code, adopted by 289 cities and towns, requiring performance standards beyond baseline codes. Residential options include HERS ratings, Energy Star 3.1, or Passive House certification. The Next Generation Roadmap for Climate Policy legislation from March 2021 calls for an opt-in net-zero stretch code to define net-zero building standards.
enhouse gas savings. The statewide Residential combined base code and stretch code compliance rate estimated in the 2020 study is 96%. The following is an excerpt from the study executive summary: Including program homes, the average overa...
AI summary The 2020 study shows a 96% compliance rate with the statewide residential combined base and stretch code. Compliance rates increased from 86% to 94% in base code towns since 2015, while stretch code towns maintained a high rate of 96% to 98%. Program homes exhibit higher compliance than non-program homes, and overall compliance improved due to greater stretch code adoption.
urce within the state's EERS, and an interconnection standard that applies to CHP. Five new CHP installations came online in 2018. ","Policy: Massachusetts Distributed Generation Interconnection Rules Description: Massachusetts’ investor-o...
AI summary Massachusetts has implemented policies and incentives to support Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems. These include interconnection rules, energy efficiency standards requiring prioritization of demand-side resources like CHP, and incentive programs offering financial support for CHP installations.
o provide energy efficiency programs during its restructuring of the industry in 1997. The natural gas utilities in the state have offered energy efficiency programs to customers since the late 1980s. In 2008, the governor signed Chapter 1...
AI summary The text discusses the evolution of energy efficiency programs in Massachusetts, starting with the restructuring of the industry in 1997 and the introduction of the Green Communities Act in 2008. The Act established requirements for utility energy efficiency plans and created the Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC). In 2018, the state further advanced clean energy initiatives with the passage of Chapter 227, addressing climate and technological challenges.
gets for energy efficiency programs and electricity and natural gas savings can be found at MassSaveData.com. Detailed information is available at the state Savings and Spending tables at ma-eeac.org. Last reviewed: August 2020 ","The Gree...
AI summary The Green Communities Act mandates that utilities prioritize cost-effective energy efficiency over supply resources. It established the Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC) to coordinate 3-year planning cycles. A 2021 act set a 2050 net-zero emissions target and specific GHG reduction goals for Mass Save programs, requiring 504,000 metric tons of CO2e reduction from electric utilities and 341,000 metric tons from natural gas programs between 2022-24.
24. The 2008 Green Communities Act requires that electric and gas utilities procure all cost-effective energy efficiency before more expensive supply resources, requiring a three-year planning cycle. In January 2019, the DPU approved the f...
AI summary The 2008 Green Communities Act mandates that electric and gas utilities procure cost-effective energy efficiency before more expensive supply resources. The 2019-2021 Mass Save plan set ambitious energy savings targets, and the 2022–24 plan emphasizes electrification, equity, and workforce development in response to climate legislation aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. Specific GHG reduction goals were established for electric and natural gas programs.
d cumulative savings over the next decade. Last reviewed: April 2022 "," Primary cost-effectiveness test(s) used: total resource cost Secondary cost-effectiveness test(s) used: none The evaluation of ratepayer-funded energy efficiency prog...
AI summary Massachusetts evaluates energy efficiency programs using the Total Resource Cost (TRC) test, guided by legislative mandates like the Green Communities Act of 2008 and regulatory orders such as DPU 8-50-A. The state's approach includes assessing both energy and non-energy benefits, including health and economic impacts, and uses an electronic Technical Reference Manual for evaluation methods.
ocess to develop a statewide energy efficiency database that would potentially include customer energy use data, but there is no regulation in place to date. Requirements for Provision of Energy Data To date, there is no regulation in plac...
AI summary The document discusses the lack of statewide regulation for energy data provision in Massachusetts, highlighting the availability of estimated annual aggregate sales data through MassSaveData.com and the presence of building disclosure ordinances in Boston and Cambridge. It also notes that 86% of electric and 71% of gas customers have access to Green Button data through voluntary utility participation.
affordable housing in areas with good access to transit. The Commonwealth Capital program, initiated in 2005, applies several smart growth criteria to municipalities’ applications for state funding. VMT Targets: In 2009, the state implemen...
AI summary Massachusetts supports affordable housing near transit through programs like Commonwealth Capital and Chapter 40R. The state also implements VMT reduction targets and Complete Streets policies under Chapter 90E. Additionally, efforts are made to ensure equity in transportation electrification.
ever, introduced standards that preempted state standards for five of those products. New products that are considered for state standards are adopted through the Division of Energy Resources (DOER). In 2009, Massachusetts developed an app...
AI summary Massachusetts and Maryland have implemented various energy efficiency and incentive programs. Massachusetts has developed its own standards for appliance efficiency and sought federal waivers, but these were preempted by federal standards. Maryland offers incentives, PACE financing, and leads by example with energy-efficient public buildings and research centers.
as an Education, Communications and Outreach Working Group; part of this group's work focuses on ""addressing any disproportionate impacts of climate change on low-income and vulnerable communities."" While there are not specific goals, an...
AI summary The text discusses efforts by the Maryland Office of People's Counsel to address energy affordability and disproportionate impacts of climate change on low-income and vulnerable communities. It also covers legislation establishing a Clean Energy Workforce Account and offshore wind workforce training programs, funded through initiatives like RGGI.
gy Administration also offers an Offshore Wind Workforce Training program; the program made $3M in awards in FY20 and $656K in FY21. Last Updated: July 2021 ","There is no disclosure policy in place. Last Reviewed: July 2019 ","House Bill...
AI summary Maryland's energy efficiency initiatives include an Offshore Wind Workforce Training program, energy savings goals for State-owned buildings, and a High Performance Green Building Program requiring new buildings to meet specific green building standards. The state has 27 active energy performance contracts with significant annual savings and CO2 reduction benefits.
ffort with DOE assistance effort to determine the efficacy of energy code training on code compliance. The report on this effort is being finalized by DOE's Pacific Northwest National Lab (PNNL). Last reviewed: July 2021 ",,"Maryland has a...
AI summary Maryland has implemented interconnection standards for CHP systems, offers incentives for CHP development, and includes CHP in its energy efficiency standards. The state's Energy Efficiency Resource Standard under EmPOWER Maryland was replaced in 2018 with a new goal of achieving 2% of annual retail sales through energy efficiency, with CHP savings eligible to contribute to this target.
22. The CHP Grant Program administered by the Maryland Energy Administration specifically reserves up to $1.5M of the annual program budget to encourage CHP for resiliency in critical infrastructure. Last Updated: August 2019 ",13.5 out of...
AI summary Maryland's CHP Grant Program allocates $1.5M annually for resiliency in critical infrastructure. Energy efficiency and demand-response programs were reinvigorated after the EmPower Maryland Energy Efficiency Act of 2008, with goals set by the PSC requiring incremental savings. Utilities must file program plans with the PSC, which approves them, and some have decoupled profits from sales.
2% of the utility's sales, rising to 10% by 2032. The most recent budgets for energy efficiency programs and electricity and natural gas savings can be found in the State Spending and Savings Tables. Last reviewed: June 2020 ","Vermont sta...
AI summary Vermont requires utilities to prepare least cost integrated plans to meet energy needs at the lowest lifecycle cost, including energy efficiency programs. Energy Efficiency Utility budgets are set to realize all reasonably available, cost-effective energy efficiency. Recent energy efficiency savings include 357,400 MWh of electricity and 192,599 Mcf of natural gas over 2018-2020.
period January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2020, VEIC can earn up to $4,543,500 for meeting electric energy savings goals and other performance goals including peak savings, and total resource benefits. Vermont statute (30 VSA Sec. 218c) dire...
AI summary The text outlines Vermont's energy efficiency regulations, including statutory requirements for utilities to develop least-cost integrated plans and the decoupling mechanisms for IOUs. It also discusses Act 62 of 2019, which mandates the aggregation and release of energy usage data for multiunit buildings.
Pilot for Combined Heat and Power (TAP CHP) offers assistance to facilities to complete feasibility studies and trainings. A CHP training event targeting hospitals and universities drew 102 attendees. Last Updated: August 2019 ",13 out of...
AI summary Michigan's energy efficiency efforts have grown since 2008 with the establishment of an energy efficiency resource standard. Prior to this, programs were discontinued in 1995. Public Act 295 of 2008 revived energy efficiency programs, requiring providers to file energy waste reduction programs with the MPSC. Recent legislation, PA 341 and PA 342, increased efficiency targets and removed spending caps.
ies Commission. The plans identify the potential resources the utilities intend to use to meet consumer needs in future years. The plans include significant energy efficiency and conservation savings. On May 19, 2010, the Minnesota 2009 En...
AI summary The Minnesota 2009 Energy Policy Act and subsequent legislation, such as H.F. 729, established energy efficiency as a preferred resource and mandated minimum annual savings goals for utilities. The 2007 Next Generation Energy Act (NGEA) introduced the state’s first Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program (EERS), setting 1.5% annual savings targets for electricity and natural gas, with exemptions for small utilities and large customers.
o exempt small utilities under a certain customer threshold. About 13% of electric load and gas sales are also exempt from efficiency programs due to the state’s opt-out provision for large customers. In 2021, the state enacted the Energy...
AI summary The 2021 Energy Conservation and Optimization (ECO) Act strengthened the state's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Standards (EERS), increasing utility savings targets and expanding the scope of energy-saving measures. It also introduced load management and fuel-switching incentives to promote beneficial electrification and energy efficiency.
g customers in Mississippi filed a Quick Start Energy Efficiency Plan to be implemented between mid-2014 and 2016. The first three years served as a trial period for the companies' proposed programs. The Mississippi Public Service Commissi...
AI summary The Mississippi Public Service Commission issued revised energy efficiency rules in 2019 requiring utilities to implement a Demand Side Management (DSM) Portfolio to achieve cost-effective energy and demand savings. The rules include criteria for program cost recovery and evaluation, monitoring, and verification. There is currently no Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) in place, and utilities are required to file demand-side management plans.
ng Practices (DSESP), a resource of the National Efficiency Screening Project (NESP). Last Updated: August 2019 ","Requirements for State and Utility Support of Low-Income Energy Efficiency Programs No specific required spending or savings...
AI summary The text discusses Mississippi's energy efficiency policies, including the absence of specific cost-effectiveness rules for low-income programs, the lack of self-direct or opt-out programs, and the integration of energy efficiency into an updated Integrated Resource Planning and Reporting rule. It also notes the absence of policies to release energy use data and transportation-related policies.
d the Division of Facilities Management, Design and Construction (FMDC) developed and adopted a State Building Energy Efficiency Design Standard (BEEDS), which the state is in the process of updating. As of July 1, 2018, state-owned commer...
AI summary The Division of Facilities Management, Design and Construction (FMDC) developed and adopted a State Building Energy Efficiency Design Standard (BEEDS), which is being updated. As of July 1, 2018, state-owned commercial buildings must comply with the 2018 IECC. A State Energy Program grant supported energy conservation efforts between 2012 and 2016, including benchmarking and energy auditing of state facilities.
marked in Portfolio Manager by the Missouri Division of Energy in partnership with OA-FMDC, which represents approximately 50 percent of square footage managed by OA and the Department of Corrections. All Missouri Housing Development Commi...
AI summary The document outlines Missouri's requirements for low-income housing developments and fuel conservation for state vehicles. It specifies compliance with local or national building codes and the use of green building techniques. Additionally, it details the need for state agencies to develop energy conservation plans to reduce fuel consumption and increase the use of alternative fuels.
ry groups meet separately at least quarterly. Training/Outreach: The Division of Energy has developed a resource page dedicated to building codes compliance training with assistance from MEEA: Link. Last reviewed: July 2021 ",,"Missouri pr...
AI summary Missouri promotes combined heat and power (CHP) for critical infrastructure and renewable-fueled CHP under its renewable energy standard. The Division of Energy (DE) has implemented various initiatives, including training, outreach, and participation in CHP partnerships. Net metering and interconnection standards are also in place for small-scale systems.
ing, in August 2011, as part of the State Clean Energy Resource Project, ACEEE completed the report Missouri's Energy Efficiency Potential: Opportunities for Economic Growth and Energy Sustainability. Last reviewed: July 2019 ","Missouri h...
AI summary Missouri's energy efficiency goals are voluntary and include incremental and cumulative annual savings targets. The state uses the Total Resource Cost (TRC) and Utility Cost Test (UCT) as primary and secondary cost-effectiveness tests for evaluating energy efficiency programs.
rogram, which calls for all eligible participants to be provided with the past 12 months of energy usage and technical assistance to enable benchmarking buildings using ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager. Building on Ameren Missouri's support...
AI summary The text discusses initiatives related to building energy benchmarking, including the provision of past energy usage data and technical assistance to enable benchmarking using ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager. It also outlines a two-stage project by Ameren Missouri and mentions regulatory requirements for multi-tenant buildings by KCP&L.
lding electricity usage data made available to owners (a) shall be used solely for benchmarking purposes and (b) shall not provide data identifiable to any specific KCP&L/GMO customer in the building. Last reviewed: July 2019 ",3 out of 12...
AI summary The document discusses Missouri's lack of focus on efficient transportation systems, the Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program, the absence of transportation and land use integration policies, and efforts to improve public transit access through low-income housing near transit facilities.
tive by the Governor is part of a larger commitment to smart energy use and consumption, the promotion of energy efficiency and conservation in Montana, as well as a more transparent state government. The 2015 legislature approved High Per...
AI summary The State of Montana has implemented High Performance Building Standards for new and leased state buildings, aiming to improve energy efficiency and sustainability. Additionally, the state complies with federal CAFÉ standards for vehicle purchases, tracking performance through an electronic system.
project financing. The 2019 Legislature amended statute to better define “cost-effectiveness” of EPC projects. Last Updated: July 2020 ","No public research centers have a focus on energy efficiency. Last Reviewed: July 2019 ",5.5 out of 9...
AI summary The 2019 legislature amended statutes to better define the cost-effectiveness of Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) projects. Montana's building energy codes are mandatory statewide, with residential and commercial codes based on the 2018 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2016, with some amendments. Outside city limits, residential home builders are required to self-certify compliance with energy codes, and it is estimated that two-thirds of new homes are built in these areas.
Bonneville Power Administration. Consequently, that part of the state is also included in the activities of the Northwest Power and Conservation Council and the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance. The most recent budgets for energy effic...
AI summary The text discusses energy efficiency regulations and programs in Montana, referencing the repeal of a section of Montana Code Annotated and the requirement for utilities to file demand-side management reports. It also mentions the absence of an Energy Efficiency Resource Standard and the cost-effectiveness tests used for evaluating energy efficiency programs.
y the utilities. There are no specific legal requirements for these evaluations in Montana, and the rules for benefit-cost tests are not specified. Evaluations are conducted for each of the utilities. According to the Database of State Eff...
AI summary Montana uses the Total Resource Cost (TRC) model as its primary cost-effectiveness test for energy efficiency programs, with additional tests like the Utility Cost Test (UCT) and Societal Cost Test (SCT). A 10% environmental adder is applied to the SCT to account for non-energy benefits. Evaluations are conducted for each utility, though there are no specific legal requirements for these assessments.
r, the order was appealed in court and a settlement was reached in 2011. However, the decoupling approach proposed by NorthWestern was rejected by the PSC (see Docket No. 2009.9.129, Order No. 7046i). A decoupling mechanism pilot, called a...
AI summary The text discusses a rejected decoupling approach by NorthWestern, the approval of a fixed-cost recovery mechanism (FCRM) in 2019, and Montana's lack of policies related to energy use data transparency, efficient transportation, low-income housing near transit, and appliance standards beyond federal requirements.
Utility Involvement: The state’s three largest publicly-owned electric utilities – Lincoln Electric System, Nebraska Public Power District and Omaha Public Power District – have a long history of providing very strong support (financial an...
AI summary The state's three largest publicly-owned electric utilities have historically supported building energy code upgrades and compliance activities. The Nebraska Energy Code Compliance Collaborative (NECCC) was established in 2013 to promote compliance with energy codes. The State Energy Office is required by statute to provide training for code officials and others involved in implementing energy codes. Training initiatives, including conferences and webinars, have been conducted with support from the utilities and the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance.
ot offer energy efficiency programs at this time. The most recent budgets for energy efficiency programs and electricity and natural gas savings can be found in the State Spending and Savings Tables. Last updated: July 2018 ","All electric...
AI summary Nebraska's energy efficiency programs are managed by publicly-owned utilities, with no Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) in place. The three largest electric utilities have self-imposed energy efficiency targets and integrated resource plans. Energy efficiency programs are available for electricity customers, but not for natural gas customers. The primary and secondary cost-effectiveness tests used are the utility cost test and the ratepayer impact measure test.
fecting local marginalized groups, or if it currently includes specific measures to prioritize clean energy workforce development. Last Updated: July 2021 ","There is no disclosure policy in place. Last Reviewed: July 2019 ","Nevada Revise...
AI summary Nevada has implemented energy reduction measures for state buildings, including a 20% reduction target by 2015, which was exceeded with a 28% reduction in 2018. The state also requires compliance with the 2018 IECC building standards and tracks energy use in state-owned buildings through monthly utility bill collection and performance data analysis. However, there is no statewide energy-efficient fleet requirement.
n the University of Illinois Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) Community College Energy Code Training program which will provide energy code curriculum to Community College Instructors. Last Reviewed: July 2021 ",,"CHP is consi...
AI summary The text discusses the lack of state policies to incentivize CHP deployment in Nevada, despite CHP being an eligible resource under the state's energy efficiency resource standard. It also notes that no new CHP systems were installed in 2018 and that interconnection standards apply only to specific types of CHP fueled by renewable or waste-based fuels.
with marginalized groups in the community for the creation or implementation of its energy, sustainability, or climate action plan. Last Updated: July 2021 ","There is no disclosure policy in place. Last Updated: July 2017 ","In 2010, SB73...
AI summary The text discusses energy efficiency and sustainability policies, including data collection mandates and high-performance design standards for state buildings. It references legislation such as SB73 and New Hampshire law (RSA 155-A:13), and mentions the development of energy conservation plans and annual energy reports.
mendments to the 2015 IECC. The code is mandatory statewide. The NH Building Code Review Board is currently reviewing the 2018 ICC chapters and may propose them, with amendments, for adoption in 2022. Last Reviewed: June 2021 "," Baseline...
AI summary New Hampshire is reviewing updates to the 2015 IECC, with potential adoption of 2018 ICC chapters by 2022. The state's Energy Efficiency Resource Plan funds code trainings through the Systems Benefit Charge, supported by the NH Public Utilities Commission. The NH Building Energy Code Compliance Collaborative continues to promote energy code adoption and compliance. CHP is recognized as an eligible resource but lacks significant policy support.
ach electric utility (except for NHEC) proposed an additional system benefit charge component to recover lost base revenues. Natural gas programs are funded by a Local Distribution Adjustment Clause. Additional funding for New Hampshire’s...
AI summary New Hampshire's energy efficiency programs are funded through mechanisms like the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and the Local Distribution Adjustment Clause. The state's Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) mandates increased savings targets, with corresponding increases in funding from ISO-NE's forward capacity market (FCM). Savings targets are projected to increase from 0.8% in 2018 to 1.3% in 2020 for electricity and from 0.7% to 0.8% for natural gas.
% in 2018, 0.75% in 2019, and 0.8% in 2020. The Commission approved the implementation of an EERS for 2018-2020 for the state’s gas and electric utilities in EERS Order No. 26-095 on January 2, 2018. Commission Authorization: In August 201...
AI summary The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission approved an Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) in 2018 for the state’s gas and electric utilities, with specific savings goals for electricity and gas over a three-year period. The EERS is funded through increases to the system benefits charge and local distribution adjustment charge. Legislative mandates, including HB 1129, supported the development of long-term energy efficiency goals.
nd general terms for the implementation of an EERS in New Hampshire. A Settlement Agreement, including the establishment of an EERS, was approved by the Commission in Order No. 25,932 in August 2016. For more information on Energy Efficien...
AI summary New Hampshire implemented an Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) through a Settlement Agreement approved by the Commission in Order No. 25,932 in August 2016. The evaluation of energy efficiency programs is guided by legislative mandates and regulatory orders, with the total resource cost being the primary cost-effectiveness test. The EERS expansion has increased EM&V activities, including hiring independent experts and developing technical manuals.
and results are expected to be incorporated into the final year of the current 2018-2020 triennium, i.e., the 2020 Update Plan. Coordination of Ratepayer-Funded Low-Income Programs with WAP Services The Utilities continue to collaborate cl...
AI summary The document discusses coordination of low-income weatherization programs in New Hampshire with Community Action Agencies (CAAs) and the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). It also outlines the Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) for 2018-2020, including targets for electric and natural gas savings. The EERS was approved by the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission in 2016.
of cumulative annual electric kWh savings by the end of the first triennium of 3.1% by 2020 (as a percentage of 2014 electric kWh sales); and 2.25% by 2020 (as a percentage of 2014 natural gas sales). Lost Base Revenue (LBR) and Performanc...
AI summary The text discusses energy efficiency targets, lost base revenue (LBR) recovery mechanisms, performance incentives (PI), and decoupling policies in New Hampshire. It references specific docket numbers and orders related to these topics, including the Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) and guidelines for third-party access to energy use data.
tomer authorization, suppliers can access Eversource's large customers' interval via a software package called Energy Profiler Online (EPO). Other utilities provide usage data via alternative formats. Requirements for Provision of Energy D...
AI summary The document outlines how energy usage data is provided to customers in New Hampshire, including access via Energy Profiler Online for large customers and requirements for data provision to multi-tenant building owners and public agencies. It also notes that while transportation and land-use planning are integrated, no other policies encourage efficient transportation systems. A bill related to vehicle emissions standards was passed by the House but not acted on due to the pandemic.
ts for existing sites and buildings in existing community centers will be given preference over investments in outlying areas where that is a practical solution for the use and community in question.” VMT Targets: No policy in place or pro...
AI summary The document outlines existing policies and initiatives related to transportation, including VMT reduction goals, Complete Streets programs, and freight planning. It emphasizes reducing greenhouse gas emissions from state fleets and improving infrastructure for alternative transportation modes.
Last Updated: July 2018 ","The Clean Energy Act calls for the Board to adopt programs that “ensure universal access to energy efficiency measures, and serve the needs of low-income communities,” and the Energy Master Plan establishes that...
AI summary The Clean Energy Act and Energy Master Plan emphasize universal access to energy efficiency, focusing on affordability, equity, and environmental justice. The Board of Public Utilities established an Office of Clean Energy Equity and an Equity Working Group to integrate equity metrics into energy efficiency programs and promote economic development for minority- and women-owned businesses.
018 c. 17 “Clean Energy Act”) provides that within five years the NJBPU require benchmarking by owners and operators of commercial buildings over 25,000 sq. ft. using the USEPA Portfolio Manager tool. Last Reviewed: July 2019 ","In January...
AI summary New Jersey has mandated high-performance green building standards for new state buildings over 15,000 square feet, requiring LEED Silver or equivalent certification. The 2019 Energy Master Plan aims to improve energy efficiency in state buildings through audits and retrofitting. The Clean Energy Program provides free benchmarking for various sectors and plans to increase audit caps for hospitals to boost participation and energy savings.
tionally, state agencies are encouraged to utilize the New Jersey Clean Energy Program’s Local Government Energy Audit program which provides 100% of the costs of audits to local and state facilities. The New Jersey Board of Public Utiliti...
AI summary New Jersey state agencies are encouraged to use the NJ Clean Energy Program's Local Government Energy Audit program, which provides free energy audits and benchmarking for public facilities. The Office of State Energy Facilities, established by the NJ Board of Public Utilities, promotes energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives, supported by a $100 million line of credit for state projects.
ions for fleet procurement. They are also in contact with Sawatch, Electrification Coalition, and Nissan regarding potential outreach projects to promote municipal fleet adoption of electric vehicles. In January 2020, Governor Phil Murphy...
AI summary New Jersey has implemented legislation requiring state-owned non-emergency light duty vehicles to transition to plug-in electric by 2035, with intermediate targets. The Board of Public Utilities and Department of Environmental Protection are working on additional goals for medium and heavy-duty vehicles. Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC) in New Jersey are governed by a 2009 law and supported by the New Jersey Energy Savings Improvement Program (ESIP).
e and usability of the code dedicated to one- and two-family detached dwellings. All other buildings (i.e. commercial) are to comply with ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2013, as adopted at N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.18. NJBPU is currently developing a Cost-Eff...
AI summary The New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (UCC) mandates compliance with energy provisions for residential buildings statewide, with modifications allowing visual inspections or blower door testing for air barrier and insulation compliance. The NJBPU is working with Rutgers Center for Green Building to analyze cost-effective amendments to energy codes for new and existing buildings, aiming to implement more aggressive energy efficiency measures.
Last reviewed: August 2021 "," Gap Analysis/Strategic Compliance Plan: NJ has an Evaluation Plan which was last made public in May 2017. The BPU’s Office of Clean Energy, in conjunction with the independent evaluator, Rutgers Center for Gr...
AI summary New Jersey has an ongoing Evaluation Plan updated by the BPU and Rutgers Center for Green Building, with a baseline study completed in 2019. A Code Compliance Study is underway, and the Clean Energy Act mandates the development of quantitative performance indicators by utilities. Utilities can participate in advisory groups and committees related to energy codes.
y Group: The Uniform Construction Code Act establishes a Uniform Construction Code Advisory Board. And under the Uniform Construction Code Advisory Board, there is a mechanical/energy subcode committee which includes code officials, engine...
AI summary New Jersey incorporates combined heat and power (CHP) into its energy efficiency resource standard (EERS) with specific goals and excludes natural gas used for CHP from gas savings targets. The state offers training, continuing education, and incentives for CHP projects, including a $29 million budget for CHP incentives in FY 2018.
t energy systems. The state's CHP incentive program provides additional bonus incentives to CHP systems with blackstart capabilities at critical infrastrucutre, and supports renewable-fueled systems. New Jersey has also streamlined its air...
AI summary New Jersey has implemented an Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) requiring utilities to achieve specific energy savings targets through efficiency and peak demand reduction programs. Additionally, the state has streamlined air permitting for Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems by offering general permits for internal combustion engines and turbines.
s, within five years of implementation of their energy efficiency and peak demand reduction programs, and until such time as all cost-effective energy efficiency is achieved in each utility territory. Following many months of work by stakh...
AI summary The Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has set ambitious energy efficiency and peak demand reduction targets, transitioning utilities to a more central role in program delivery and establishing performance-based recovery mechanisms. These changes were outlined in a June 2020 Order, aiming to increase annual electric and gas savings beyond previous goals set by the Clean Energy Act.
etal Benefit Charge (SBC) for the programs and then transfer these funds to the state. However, state’s societal benefit charge has repeatedly been reallocated away from energy efficiency programming. The most recent budgets for energy eff...
AI summary New Jersey's energy efficiency programs are funded by the Societal Benefit Charge (SBC), but these funds have been reallocated away from energy efficiency. The state requires comprehensive resource assessments (CRAs) every four years, and in 2018, an Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) was adopted requiring utilities to achieve specific energy savings targets.
s, within five years of implementation of their energy efficiency and peak demand reduction programs, and until such time as all cost-effective energy efficiency is achieved in each utility territory. The Board of Public Utilities has adop...
AI summary The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has set energy efficiency and peak demand reduction targets for utilities, based on the 2019 market potential study. The program includes triennial reviews, cost recovery mechanisms, and performance incentives. Evaluation is conducted annually by a third party, Rutgers University CEEEP, to ensure independence.
00 per person for the purchase and installation of home charging equipment. Last Reviewed: June 2020 ",0 out of 3,"Policy: N.J. Stat. § 48:3-99 et seq., New Jersey Energy Efficiency Product Standards Description: In 2005 New Jersey Governo...
AI summary New Jersey established Energy Efficiency Product Standards in 2005, which were preempted by the federal Energy Policy Act. The standards are managed by the Board of Public Utilities. New Mexico offers financial incentives for energy efficiency and enables PACE financing, though no active PACE programs exist.
results will be the first step in ensuring the LMI program(s) the state wants to pursue will have the desired impact on all residents, both rural and urban residents from all different income strata. The 2019 Energy Transition Act includes...
AI summary The 2019 Energy Transition Act in New Mexico includes apprenticeship requirements for renewable energy development and establishes funds for tribal communities and displaced workers. The State Climate Change Task Force is working on educational training programs and job impact modeling. There is currently no disclosure policy in place.
tariff rider with an annual reconciliation mechanism. These four utilities offer a variety of energy efficiency programs, including programs targeted at low-income customers and multi-family housing. Electric IOUs have a statutory goal of...
AI summary The text outlines energy efficiency (EE) programs and statutory goals for utilities in New Mexico. Electric IOUs have a statutory goal of achieving 8% energy savings by 2020, updated to 5% savings relative to 2020 sales between 2021-2025. Rural electric cooperatives are required to examine cost-effective programs, though they are not mandated to implement them. The Efficient Use of Energy Act (EUEA) of 2005 set these goals and requires utilities to evaluate and implement cost-effective EE and load management programs.
% of 2005 total retail kWh sales by 2014 and 8% of 2005 total retail kWh sales by 2020. This was later updated in 2019 by HB 291 to call for 5% savings relative to 2020 retail sales between 2021-2025. Program costs are 3% of customer bills...
AI summary The Efficient Use of Energy Act (EUEA) mandates that public utilities develop cost-effective energy efficiency and load management resources. The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) updated its rules in 2014 to implement these requirements, with utilities required to file annual applications and reports. Program costs are limited to 3% of customer bills for electric utilities and 3% of total annual revenues for gas utilities.
, §62-17-10). The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) sets out the rules for implementing statute. The PRC's energy efficiency rule, NMAC 17.7.2, was updated in 2014 (Case No. 13-00310-UT). The PRC mandates that electric utilitie...
AI summary New Mexico's energy efficiency targets were established by HB 305 in 2008, requiring a 5% reduction by 2014 and 10% by 2020. These targets were later amended by HB 267 in 2013, reducing the 2020 target to 8% and introducing a fixed tariff rider for funding energy efficiency and load management programs.
exico’s utilities, and representatives of the Public Regulation Commission, and preserved the targets but reduced the energy savings requirement in 2020 for electric utilities from 10% to 8% of sales. In early 2019, the New Mexico legislat...
AI summary New Mexico passed HB 291 in 2019, which sets energy efficiency program requirements for utilities, reduces the energy savings target for electric utilities from 10% to 8% in 2020, and mandates the development of energy savings targets for 2026–2030. Distribution cooperatives must self-impose electricity reduction targets and report annually to the PRC. Energy efficiency programs are subject to cost-effectiveness testing and independent evaluation for measurement and verification.
year the two programs with the highest projected energy savings are evaluated. The Commission has oversight in selecting the independent program evaluator and uses an RFP process for this purpose. According to the Database of State Efficie...
AI summary The text discusses New Mexico's energy efficiency programs, focusing on the evaluation of programs with the highest projected energy savings, the use of the Utility Cost Test (UCT) for decision-making, and legislative requirements for low-income energy efficiency programs, including targets and funding mandates.
program, which requires increasing production of plug-in hybrid, battery electric, and fuel cell vehicles from 2018 to 2025. Plans to further incentive EVs and EV charging infrastructure are pending. Last Reviewed: July 2020 ","Transportat...
AI summary New Mexico does not have a statewide planning office for local zoning decisions, and policies related to transportation and land use are determined at the county or local level. The state is working on clean car standards, a Transportation Action Plan, and a Sustainable Infrastructure Action Plan to reduce VMT and greenhouse gas emissions. No state programs exist to incentivize low-income housing near transit facilities, and appliance standards are limited to federal requirements.
ing and resources to support better compliance with and enforcement of the Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State and NYStretch Energy Code. Free and low-cost energy code training is designed for code enforcement officials...
AI summary New York has adopted strong policies and programs to support CHP deployment, including standardized interconnection requirements for distributed generators up to 5 MW. In 2017, an executive order emphasized the importance of CHP in meeting climate goals, and the state has revised interconnection standards to facilitate CHP and energy storage integration.
a 2025 target to achieve 185 Tbtu savings (see New Efficiency, New York report), with 2025 utility targets ramping up to 3% of incremental electric sales and 1.3% for natural gas (January 2020 Order). In 2008, the New York State Public Ser...
AI summary The text discusses the establishment and evolution of energy efficiency programs in New York, including the Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (EEPS) and the Reforming the Energy Vision proceeding. It outlines the targets, funding, and regulatory processes involved in these initiatives.
al site energy savings for 2015-2025, relative to forecasted site energy consumption in 2025. The white paper also provided a number of strategies the state could pursue in order to achieve the goal. In December 2018, the PSC approved new...
AI summary The PSC approved increased energy efficiency targets for investor-owned utilities in 2018, including a 3% annual reduction in electricity sales by 2025 and a minimum 5 TBtu subtarget for heat pump savings. In 2020, the PSC authorized incremental utility-specific budgets and savings targets for electric, gas, and heat pump portfolios, aiming for 3.0% EE savings as a percentage of sales for electric and 1.3% for gas by 2025.
r utilities. Each utility will submit a REEPS compliance plan to the NCUC, detailing its plans to achieve the required savings. The law applies to investor-owned, municipal, and cooperative utilities. Natural gas efficiency programs in the...
AI summary The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS) requires utilities to achieve 12.5% renewable energy and energy efficiency by 2021. Energy efficiency is capped at 25% of the 2012-2018 targets and 40% of the 2021 target. Each utility must submit a REEPS compliance plan to the NCUC as part of its Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) filing.
nsure access for underserved customers or if they include specific measures to prioritize clean energy workforce development. Last Updated: September 2020 ","There is no disclosure policy in place. Last Updated: July 2017 ","Though North D...
AI summary The text discusses the absence of a disclosure policy in North Dakota, the existence of public building efficiency programs, and the lack of specific policies for state fleet efficiency. It also notes the legal framework enabling energy savings contracts and the absence of public research centers focused on energy efficiency.
te. There is no statewide limit on aggregate net-metered capacity. These rules apply to CHP systems. Last Updated: July 2017 ","There are currently no additional supportive policies to encourage CHP. Last Updated: July 2017 ",0 out of 20,"...
AI summary North Dakota does not have statewide policies to encourage combined heat and power (CHP) systems or treat energy efficiency as a resource. Utilities are required to use least-cost planning, including demand-side management (DSM), but efficiency programs are limited and underfunded compared to the national average. There are no formally approved ratepayer-funded energy efficiency programs in the state.
ncome bill assistance and efficiency incentives. The most recent budgets for energy efficiency programs and electricity and natural gas savings can be found in the State Spending and Savings Tables. Last Updated: May 2020 ","Under the stat...
AI summary Ohio's EEPS required utilities to implement energy efficiency programs, but HB 6 (2019) terminated the state’s EERS and eliminated cost recovery for these programs, leading to their phase-out by 2020. PUCO ordered utilities to stop accepting applications for direct rebate programs by September 30, 2020.
nt their savings collectively. Given the bill prohibits PUCO from approving a cost recovery mechanism after the 17.5% target is reached, programs are scheduled to be discontinued at the close of 2020. Before it's dismantling under HB 6, Oh...
AI summary The text discusses Ohio’s Energy Efficiency Resource Standards (EERS) under Senate Bill 221, which included an Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (EEPS) and required utilities to achieve cumulative energy savings targets. The law was scheduled to be discontinued at the end of 2020 due to a prohibition on cost recovery mechanisms after reaching the 17.5% target. The primary and secondary cost-effectiveness tests used were the total resource cost test and the utility cost test.
ely reaching the 17.5% cumulative savings benchmark, a goal anticipated to be surpassed in 2020. Per HB 6, a February 2020 PUCO order calls for the winding down of programs starting in September 2020. In the Public Utilities Commission of...
AI summary Ohio has not implemented policies requiring utilities to release energy use data, lacks transportation and land use integration policies, and has no state programs to incentivize low-income housing near transit. Energy efficiency programs are being phased out under HB 6, and opt-out provisions for energy efficiency have been expanded.
hase their NEG. If the utility agrees, the NEG will be purchased at the utility's avoided-cost rate. Last Updated: July 2018 ","There are currently no additional supportive policies to encourage CHP. Last Updated: July 2018 ",4 out of 20,"...
AI summary Oklahoma utilities have energy efficiency programs, but their investment and performance are below the national average. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) established and updated rules for these programs in 2008 and 2018, requiring utilities to file three-year program plans. Utilities may recover lost revenues and earn incentives for successful programs, but no policy currently treats energy efficiency as a resource.
t revenues and earn an incentive for implementing successful energy efficiency programs. Last reviewed: July 2020 ","There is currently no policy in place that treats energy efficiency as a resource. Last reviewed: July 2020 ","There is cu...
AI summary The evaluation of energy efficiency programs in Oklahoma uses multiple cost-effectiveness tests, including the total resource cost test, utility cost test, participant cost test, societal cost test, and ratepayer impact measure. These tests are mandated by regulatory orders and Commission rules, and apply to all levels of program evaluation.
he 2009 legislative session, tasked the Division to improve the codes with the target of meeting the Architecture 2030’s 2030 Challenge (focused on getting to zero carbon impact for new construction). Last reviewed: July 2021 ","BCD produc...
AI summary The Division of the state is working to improve energy efficiency codes, aligning with ASHRAE 90.1-2019 and the 2030 Challenge, with updates effective in 2021 and further improvements targeted by 2030. The 2021 Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code is mandatory, and future updates depend on DOE determinations and COMcheck updates.
s: Improving Large Customer Self-Direct Programs. The most recent budgets for energy efficiency programs and electricity and natural gas savings can be found in the State Spending and Savings Tables. Last reviewed: July 2019 ","Oregon is p...
AI summary Oregon's energy efficiency programs are managed by the Energy Trust of Oregon, which works with investor-owned utilities to achieve cost-effective energy savings. SB 1157 (2016) mandates that electric utilities pursue all cost-effective energy efficiency. Incremental targets for 2020–2021 are ~1.3% for electricity and ~0.5% for natural gas.
ad to more livable, sustainable, and economically vital communities. This planning increases opportunities for transit, walking and bicycling. https://www.oregon.gov/lcd/TGM/Pages/Planning-Grants.aspx A Local Improvement District (LID) is...
AI summary The text discusses Oregon's efforts to create more livable and sustainable communities through transit-oriented planning, including the use of Local Improvement Districts (LID) for public infrastructure projects. It outlines greenhouse gas reduction goals set by the state, including targets under ORS 468A.205 and OAR 660-044, and highlights Complete Streets requirements under ORS 366.514. The text also notes the absence of state programs to incentivize low-income housing near transit facilities.
Resource Management Council (EERMC). Efforts include classroom trainings, webinars, focus groups and on site demonstrations, as well as the development of an array of compliance documentation tools. Last Updated: September 2020 ",,"The sta...
AI summary Rhode Island has implemented policies to support combined heat and power (CHP) deployment, including incentives and eligibility within its energy efficiency resource standard. The state also established a tariff for distributed generation interconnection, offering streamlined processes for CHP systems. However, no new CHP systems were deployed in 2018.
w to 120-150 for a Standard review (usually complex projects). These standards were cited as supportive policies in the 2015 Energy Efficiency Program Plan which was approved by the Rhode Island PUC. Last Updated: August 2019 ","CHP in ene...
AI summary Rhode Island established energy efficiency standards and policies supporting combined heat and power (CHP) systems, including legislation requiring utilities to include CHP in their efficiency plans. National Grid implements a CHP Program offering incentives, with goals for 2018 and future years.
as also codified the use of nonwires alternatives for promoting the state's policy goals of enhancing grid reliability and resilience. CHP is defined as an eligible measure for nonwires alternatives. Technical assistance is also available,...
AI summary Rhode Island has achieved high energy savings through its energy efficiency programs, supported by legislation like the Comprehensive Energy Conservation, Efficiency and Affordability Act of 2006 and House Bill 8082. Narragansett Electric and Pascoag Utility District manage these programs, with National Grid offering technical assistance and incentives for CHP systems.
and authorizes utility demand-side management program plans, including budget amounts. The fee to support energy efficiency is a floor; actual spending amounts have exceeded this minimum requirement. The most recent budgets for energy effi...
AI summary Rhode Island has a legislative requirement for electric and gas utilities to prioritize energy efficiency as the first resource in their loading order. The Comprehensive Energy Conservation, Efficiency and Affordability Act of 2006 mandates cost-effective energy efficiency procurement, with utilities submitting plans reviewed by the Public Utilities Commission. Energy efficiency budgets and savings are tracked in State Spending and Savings Tables.
l utilities perform integrated resource planning (IRP), which considers energy efficiency as a potential resource to meet demands. For more information on energy efficiency as a resource, click here. Last Updated: July 2018 ","There is cur...
AI summary The text discusses how South Dakota evaluates energy efficiency programs using cost-effectiveness tests, including the Total Resource Cost (TRC) as the primary test and several secondary tests. It also notes the absence of an Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) and the voluntary participation of utilities in the state's Renewable, Recycled, and Conserved Energy Objective.
creased modestly in recent years, they are still far below most other EERS policies, and as a result, utility energy efficiency program investments and savings in Texas are below the national average. To meet the efficiency goals, utilitie...
AI summary Texas energy efficiency programs are underfunded compared to national standards, resulting in lower-than-average savings. Utilities are required by law to meet efficiency goals, including 30% of load growth and 0.4% peak demand savings. Programs are funded through tariffs or base rates and are subject to PUCT approval.
information). In the 2011 legislative session, Texas adopted Senate Bill 1125, which amended the EERS policy by requiring utilities to eventually achieve savings of 0.4% of each company’s peak demand. To meet these goals, utilities adminis...
AI summary Texas established an energy efficiency resource standard in 1999, requiring utilities to offset 10% of load growth through energy efficiency. This was increased to 15% and 20% in 2007. Senate Bill 1125 in 2011 further required utilities to achieve 0.4% of peak demand savings. Programs are administered by utilities and providers to reduce peak demand and energy costs.
by December 31, 2009 (Texas House Bill 3693). The legislation also required utilities to submit energy savings goals. The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) approved these rules in March 2008. While the 2007 legislation required uti...
AI summary Texas legislation and regulatory actions, including Senate Bill 1125 and PUCT orders, establish energy savings goals and cost caps for utilities. The PUCT uses the utility cost test as the primary cost-effectiveness test for evaluating ratepayer-funded energy efficiency programs.
ility, serving roughly 80% of statewide load, proposed and was granted decoupling in its rate case in 2014 (Docket No. 2013-00168). Last reviewed: September 2020 ","Guidelines for Third Party Access In 2007, Maine's Electronic Business Tra...
AI summary Maine's energy sector has implemented decoupling in its rate case, allowing Efficiency Maine access to individual meter data through a Commission Order. Guidelines for third-party access and electronic data interchange standards have been established to support retail competition and data dissemination.
onversion of VEMP to a self-sustaining enterprise operation and to create a plan to centralize energy management across state facilities to seek out economies of scale and greater energy efficiencies. Governor McAuliffe issued Executive Or...
AI summary The text discusses the conversion of the Virginia Energy Management Program (VEMP) into a self-sustaining enterprise and the centralization of energy management across state facilities to achieve economies of scale and energy efficiency. It also references Executive Order 31 issued by Governor McAuliffe, which promotes energy efficiency measures, including Energy Performance Contracting (EPC), and highlights investments in EPCs and the role of various organizations in advancing clean energy technologies and research.
resource plan. The authors also recommend developing strategies for achieving the target. These include utility investments, private market mobilization, and the deployment of CHP in public buildings. Last Updated: August 2019 ",1.5 out of...
AI summary Virginia has made significant legislative progress in clean energy and energy efficiency, including the Grid Transformation and Security Act of 2018, which mandates $1.3 billion in energy efficiency spending over ten years. The state also set a legislative goal in 2007 to reduce electricity consumption by 10% by 2022 and established mandatory energy efficiency targets for utilities.
025 relative to a 2019 baseline. ApCo must achieve 2% by 2025, relative to a 2019 baseline. Statewide these goals translate to average incremental annual savings of approximately 1.2% over four years. Virginia passed its first mandatory EE...
AI summary Virginia implemented its first mandatory Energy Efficiency Resource Standards (EERS) in 2020, requiring Dominion and Appalachian Power Company to achieve specific electricity savings targets by 2025. These goals are part of the Virginia Clean Economy Act, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to 100% clean energy by 2050. The EERS will be reviewed and adjusted every three years after 2025.
WA Code. The state energy office has completed a preliminary comparison of the result of the Washington Study to the Energy Savings Analysis with ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2016 completed by DOE. While it is difficult to make direct com...
AI summary Washington State has implemented the 2018 Energy Code, which includes a unique version of ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G and the Total System Performance Ratio method, aiming for a 70% reduction in energy consumption by 2031. The code is aligned with ASHRAE 90.1-2016 and will be implemented in November 2020. Executive Order 20-01 mandates zero-energy buildings for state projects, supported by the SEEP Office.
ids, a builders’ field guide and supplemental information to assist in code compliance. Evergreen Technology Consulting (ETC) provides training for the commercial sections of the state energy code. Evergreen Technology Consulting (ETC) als...
AI summary Washington State has adopted interconnection standards for distributed generation systems, including combined heat and power (CHP), up to 20MW. CHP systems are eligible under the state's energy efficiency resource standard, contributing to conservation targets if they meet efficiency criteria. Evergreen Technology Consulting provides training and compliance resources for the state energy code.
Finance Authority (WEDFA) and the Washington State Department of Commerce are low-cost loans for manufacturers of renewable energy technology equipment that would be applicable to some CHP systems. Last Updated: July 2018 ",7.5 out of 20,"...
AI summary Washington's utilities offer energy efficiency and conservation programs supported by regional organizations like NEEA, NPCC, and BPA. The Energy Independence Act of 2006 established an energy efficiency resource standard (EERS) requiring utilities to pursue cost-effective conservation and use methodologies consistent with NPCC.
aw, the Council revises the 20-year plan every five years. While Bonneville implements the plan, the plan also serves as a reference document for the region's electric utilities in their own planning. Each investor-owned utility models ene...
AI summary Utilities set biennial targets to achieve all cost-effective electricity conservation. Electric: Targets average ~0.9% (gross) incremental electricity savings per year. Annual conservation targets are available on the Washington UTC site. Natural gas: HB 1257 (2019) establishes an all cost-effective EERS for natural gas. Initial conservation targets must take effect by 2022.
onservation targets are available on the Washington UTC site. Natural gas: HB 1257 (2019) establishes an all cost-effective EERS for natural gas. Initial conservation targets must take effect by 2022. Washington voters approved ballot init...
AI summary Washington State's Energy Independence Act, approved in 2006, mandates that qualifying utilities pursue all cost-effective energy conservation measures. HB 1257 (2019) extends this requirement to natural gas, establishing conservation standards and acquisition targets. Utilities must use the Northwest Power and Conservation Council's methodologies to assess conservation potential and update targets every two years. Failure to meet targets results in administrative fines.
ncludes an alternative fueling mechanism for every vehicle classification. Vendors are also required to provide the federal mpg for each vehicle classification, which is given bid award consideration. Last Updated: July 2020 ","West Virgin...
AI summary The text discusses energy-savings contracts in West Virginia, compliance with building energy codes, and research initiatives at West Virginia University Energy Institute. It highlights legislative actions and code updates related to energy efficiency and sustainability.
o obtain 25% of their retail electric sales from eligible alternative and renewable energy resources by 2025. CHP was an eligible technology before the repeal bill, H.B. 2001, eliminated the standard. Last Updated: July 2018 ",-1 out of 20...
AI summary The text discusses energy efficiency policies and programs in West Virginia, including the failed 2011 Energy Efficiency Resource Standard proposal (HB 2210), the implementation of energy efficiency programs by Appalachian Power following a 2010 rate case, and the absence of a current Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS).
information on energy efficiency as a resource, click here. Last reviewed: July 2019 ","There is currently no EERS in place. For more information on Energy Efficiency Resource Standards, click here. Last reviewed: July 2019 ","Appalachian...
AI summary The text discusses the absence of Energy Efficiency Resource Standards (EERS) and outlines requirements for Appalachian Power's third-party program evaluations, including gross and net savings reporting. It also covers low-income energy efficiency programs, noting the lack of cost-effectiveness tests and coordination with WAP services. Opt-out provisions for large customers are mentioned, with future evaluation by the Commission.
ndards that apply to CHP and CHP is an eligible resource in the state's renewable portfolio standard. No new CHP systems were installed in 2018. ","Policy: Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter PSC119 Description: Established in 2004, Wisc...
AI summary The document discusses Wisconsin's interconnection standards, energy efficiency resource standards, and net metering policies. Combined heat and power (CHP) is eligible under interconnection standards but not specifically identified in energy efficiency standards. Net metering allows CHP systems up to 20 kW, with credits based on renewable or non-renewable status.
itutional, industrial, and agricultural sectors). The most recent budgets for energy efficiency programs and electricity and natural gas savings can be found in the State Spending and Savings Tables. Last reviewed: July 2019 ","The Public...
AI summary The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin conducts a Strategic Energy Assessment every two years to assess electric energy needs and resources, but it does not result in regulatory orders. Energy efficiency and renewable goals are set every four years, with the most recent goals established in 2010. Funding limitations have led to reductions in energy efficiency targets.
ide-management programs for Rocky Mountain Power (RMP) that began January 1st, 2009 (see Docket No. 20000-264-EA-06). These programs represent the state’s first significant energy efficiency activity. RMP’s 2011 Integrated Resource Plan (I...
AI summary The document discusses energy efficiency programs for Rocky Mountain Power (RMP) and other utilities in Wyoming, including their Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and the lack of an Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS). The primary and secondary cost-effectiveness tests used for evaluating these programs are outlined, along with the regulatory oversight by the Wyoming Public Service Commission.