E-12-(i)NSUARB IR-17 Attachment 2_ACEEE’s Entire State Database - Excel
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my standard for most fleet vehicles. Efforts are currently underway to update the established minimum average fuel economy standard to reflect the market availability of more fuel efficient vehicles. Assembly Bill 236 (2007) added Californ...
AI summary The text discusses legislative actions in California aimed at improving fuel efficiency and reducing petroleum use in the state fleet. Assembly Bill 236 (2007) set targets for petroleum reduction, Senate Bill 498 (2017) mandated the purchase of zero-emission light-duty vehicles, and Assembly Bill 739 (2017) set future requirements for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles.
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.
nd regional Sustainable Communities Strategies; the implementation of SB 743 (2013) changing transportation analysis using VMT (instead of vehicle delay) and additional State VMT reduction strategies. Complete Streets: California also adop...
AI summary This text discusses California's transportation policies, including the implementation of SB 743 (2013) which changed transportation analysis to focus on vehicle miles traveled (VMT), the adoption of AB 1358 (2008) to promote complete streets, and the development of a freight plan that aligns with the FAST Act and aims for near-zero emissions by 2050.
n 1/3 mile of a Public Transit Corridor or ½ mile from a High Quality Transit Station. Last Reviewed: July 2020 ","California has several legislatively created sources of funding for public transit. The Transportation Development Act (TDA)...
AI summary California has multiple legislatively created funding sources for public transit, including the Transportation Development Act, Proposition 1A, SB 862, SB 1, and Proposition 1B. These programs aim to support public transit development, modernization, and service enhancement while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The strategies, goals, and policy recommendations included in the plan use equity-related metrics and methods for protecting Delaware’s most vulnerable populations from the effects of climate change. Public participation has been central t...
AI summary Delaware's Climate Action Plan incorporates equity-related metrics and public participation to address climate change impacts. Over 1,000 residents and stakeholders engaged through workshops and surveys. The state's energy plans do not yet prioritize clean energy workforce development, and no disclosure policy is in place.
significant amount of effort to integrating transportation and land-use planning. Delaware has passed complete streets legislation. ","Delaware adopted California's clean car program in December 2010. Last Reviewed: July 2020 ","Transporta...
AI summary Delaware has integrated transportation and land-use planning through legislation such as the Shaping Delaware’s Future Act and the Livable Delaware initiative. The state adopted California's clean car program in 2010 and implemented a complete streets policy in 2009. A Climate Action Plan is being developed to set goals for GHG reduction from the transportation sector, though no specific VMT targets have been established yet. Delaware lacks state programs to incentivize low-income housing near transit facilities.
"," Baseline & Updated Compliance Studies: The Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) completed a baseline compliance study in 2017, which was submitted to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). The report prese...
AI summary The Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) conducted a baseline compliance study in 2017 to assess energy code enforcement and compliance rates, and recommend improvements. The Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (FEECA) mandates utility involvement in promoting energy efficiency and conservation measures. The Energy Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) reviews proposed energy code changes and reports to the Florida Building Commission. Training and outreach initiatives are also conducted.
in place or proposed. Last Reviewed: July 2019 ",1.5 out of 3,"Hawaii adopted appliance standards for five products in 2019 and adopted a backstop to adopt federal standards in case they are repealed Last Updated: July 2019 ","Products ado...
AI summary Hawaii adopted appliance standards for five products in 2019 and implemented a backstop to adopt federal standards if they are repealed. Idaho offers energy efficiency incentives, including tax deductions, loans, and grants, but lacks benchmarking and fuel efficiency requirements for public buildings and fleets. Neither state has a comprehensive energy or climate action plan that includes metrics for marginalized groups or clean energy workforce development.
t transportation. ","No policy in place or proposed. Last Reviewed: July 2019 ","Transportation and Land Use Integration: No policy in place or proposed. VMT Targets: No policy in place or proposed. Complete Streets: No policy in place or...
AI summary The document outlines that Kansas has no state-level policies in place for transportation and land use integration, vehicle miles traveled (VMT) targets, complete streets, or freight energy and greenhouse gas reduction goals. It also notes the absence of state programs to incentivize low-income housing near transit facilities. The only relevant policy mentioned is the 'Transportation Works for Kansas' legislation, which provides funding for multimodal development and public transportation systems.
estimate is the product of the adjusted gross margin per kWh and the total annual projected savings. There is currently no policy in place at the state level that decouples utility profits from sales. Also in New Orleans, there is a rate r...
AI summary Louisiana does not have state-level policies that decouple utility profits from sales or require utilities to release energy use data. It has a complete streets policy from 2010 and tax credits for high-efficiency vehicles but lacks other efficient transportation measures. There is no policy for transportation and land use integration or VMT targets. Louisiana has a freight plan but no freight energy or greenhouse gas reduction goals.
ough on-line surveys (available in both English and Spanish). Programs will be designed to utilize and develop the local workforce and delivered in a way that meets the language needs of participants. Executive Office of Energy and Environ...
AI summary The 2030 Clean Energy and Climate Plan (CECP) is being developed with input from stakeholders and the GWSA Implementation Advisory Committee (IAC), which includes various work groups focused on climate justice, buildings, and transportation. The IAC provided policy recommendations and guiding principles that influenced the CECP's development.
0 and on August 7 2020. These recommendations and principles, in addition to the policy evaluation criteria in the GWSA, were important considerations in the development of policies for the 2030 CECP. EEA Environmental Justice Task Force -...
AI summary The Environmental Justice (EJ) Task Force within the EEA is developing a Secretariat-wide EJ Strategy to promote environmental justice across the Commonwealth, integrating EJ considerations into policies and programs. Since 2020, EJ points of contact have acted as liaisons between the public and state offices. An Environmental Justice Advisory Council will also be convened to provide recommendations to the Governor and Director of Environmental Justice.
and 155 percent of annual consumption from on-site renewable energy. These buildings are operating extremely efficiently with actual EUIs of 25-46, well below the average EUIs for each building type. Last Updated: July 2020 ","The Green Co...
AI summary The Green Communities Act mandates the state to achieve 50% hybrid or alternative fuel vehicles in its fleet by 2018 and set a fuel efficiency standard (FES) for light duty vehicles. The FES includes specific MPG requirements and tools to help fleet managers comply. In 2019, the executive branch achieved a 36% improvement in MPG efficiency and saved $46,000 in upfront costs.
location, commodity, meter, or account. Facility details including area (in square feet), service address, build date, primary use, geographic coordinates, and weather station data are also captured. As a result of the executive order that...
AI summary Maryland's executive order mandates a 10% energy savings goal for state-owned buildings, with EUI calculations underway. Additionally, the Clean Cars Act of 2019 established a Zero Emissions Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council to develop procurement practices that include lifecycle cost evaluations for ZEVs. Budgets for the State Fleet Electric Vehicle Program are allocated for fiscal years 2020 and 2021.
ting systems. The loans can be used for high efficiency oil or propane furnaces, cold-climate heat pumps, central wood pellet systems, solar domestic hot water systems, or weatherization improvements. Last Updated: August 2017 ","The Globa...
AI summary The Global Warming Solutions Act of 2020 mandates the preparation of Vermont's Climate Action Plan by 2021, with the Vermont Climate Council engaging marginalized communities in its development. The Council is working with consultants to co-create a public engagement plan using various methods like interviews and focus groups. The Department of Public Service is also developing a Comprehensive Energy Plan and coordinating with the Council to avoid overburdening communities.
he Climate Cabinet, which works with the Department of Buildings and General Services to ensure that every state building reduces its energy consumption to meet the outlined greenhouse gas reductions. Act 40 of 2011 calls for the state to...
AI summary The document discusses energy efficiency initiatives in Vermont, including Act 40 of 2011 and Act 51 of 2013, which mandate energy savings goals and life cycle cost analysis for state buildings. The Department of Buildings and General Services (BGS) is leading a strategic energy plan and partnering with Efficiency Vermont to benchmark facilities.
ll energy usage data available to BGS for the term of the lease. BGS will reserve the right to sub-meter in multi-tenant spaces to obtain State only energy usage data if it is beneficial to the State. Last Reviewed: July 2020 ","Executive...
AI summary The document outlines Vermont's requirements for state vehicle purchases, emphasizing fuel efficiency and emissions reduction. It mandates the use of EPA Fuel Economy and Environment Labels, prioritizing greenhouse gas ratings, smog ratings, and fuel economy. The state also aims to achieve 25% zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) purchases by 2025 as part of a multi-state ZEV Memorandum of Understanding.
on 177 of the federal Clean Air Act, was introduced and passed by the House of Representatives. Due to COVID-19 the Senate has not convened and it is unlikely to be acted upon in the current session. Last Reviewed: May 2020 ","Transportati...
AI summary The federal Clean Air Act was introduced and passed by the House of Representatives but has not been acted upon in the Senate due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In New Hampshire, the State Development Plan promotes smart growth principles through regional planning commissions and statutory provisions that prioritize investments in existing community centers over outlying areas.
the circulation and land use elements of their master plans. NJDOT is currently completing signal optimization pilots to reduce congestion and emissions on various major highways throughout the State. In January 2008, New Jersey passed the...
AI summary New Jersey has implemented several transportation and land use policies, including the Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit Act, a complete streets policy, and initiatives to develop transit-oriented development (TOD) through NJ TRANSIT. These efforts aim to reduce congestion, emissions, and vehicle miles traveled (VMT), while promoting economic development and private-sector investment in transit-related real estate.
2016. The state has also adopted California's Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program, which requires increasing production of plug-in hybrid, battery electric, and fuel-cell vehicles from 2018 to 2025. Last Reviewed: July 2019 ","Transportati...
AI summary Oregon has adopted California's Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program and has stringent land-use planning regulations, including Urban Growth Boundaries and scenario planning, to reduce sprawl and greenhouse gas emissions. These efforts are supported by programs like TGM Planning Grants to promote sustainable communities.
more population are residents of color as defined by the US Census. All of these communities are encouraged during the training webinar below to engage their EJ communities in climate action planning. DEP worked with BW Research Partnershi...
AI summary Pennsylvania has implemented Executive Order 2019-01, which mandates energy consumption reductions in public buildings and promotes clean energy workforce development through reports and training initiatives. The DEP collaborated with BW Research Partnership to produce employment and workforce development reports, highlighting clean energy employment trends and identifying training needs.
heir state vehicles. This system can track individual driving habits and locations. It is the expectation that this system will curtail unofficial usage/mileage and could identify inefficient drivers. Last Updated: July 2020 ","In 1998, th...
AI summary The text discusses a vehicle tracking system intended to monitor driving habits and reduce unofficial mileage, as well as Pennsylvania legislation (Act 57, Act 77, Act 39) related to guaranteed energy savings contracts and the Energy Research Center at Lehigh University and the Indoor Environment Center at Penn State.
ania initiatives as smart growth – brownfields reuse program, farmland preservation program, Growing Greener programs, and the cooperative multi-municipal planning enabled by the state planning code. PA does not mandate integration of tran...
AI summary Pennsylvania promotes smart growth through initiatives like brownfields reuse and farmland preservation. While not mandating transportation and land use integration, PennDOT encourages it via policies like PennDOT Connects. The state also aims to reduce vehicle miles traveled through executive orders and supports complete streets policies to accommodate pedestrians and cyclists.
centives are not appropriate for a public power company. Last Updated: July 2018 ","Tennessee has no policy in place that requires utilities to release energy use data to customers or third parties. Last Updated: July 2018 ",5 out of 12,"T...
AI summary The text discusses Tennessee's lack of policy requiring utilities to release energy use data, as well as transportation policies including the Multimodal Access Grant and the 25-Year Long-Range Transportation Policy Plan. These initiatives aim to improve transportation access and infrastructure planning.
uipment. The rebate will cover 100% of the costs, up to $400 (Link). Last Reviewed: July 2020 ",0 out of 3,"Tennessee has not set appliance standards beyond those required by the federal government. Last Reviewed: June 2019 ", Texas,29,14....
AI summary The text outlines various energy efficiency and appliance standards in Tennessee and Texas, including rebate programs, loan initiatives, and legislative requirements for energy consumption reduction. It highlights the absence of specific policies addressing equity and workforce development in clean energy.
t Updated: July 2021 ","There is no disclosure policy in place and Virginia statute does not allow localities to require energy benchmarking and disclosure for residential and/or commercial buildings.
AI summary The text indicates that Virginia does not have a disclosure policy for energy benchmarking in residential and commercial buildings, as localities are not permitted by state statute to implement such requirements.
are currently no state policies designed to acquire energy savings from CHP (like other efficiency resources) or energy generation from CHP (in terms of kWh production) that apply to all forms of CHP. However, the Grid Transformation and S...
AI summary Virginia currently lacks state policies to incentivize combined heat and power (CHP) deployment. However, the Grid Transformation and Security Act of 2018 and the 2018 Virginia Energy Plan (VEP) recommend increasing CHP/WHP capacity to 750 MW by 2030, with Dominion Energy required to consider 200 MW in its next Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The VEP also calls for a roadmap to prioritize CHP investments through utility programs, public buildings, and the private market.
ion on cost-effectiveness screening practices for Virginia is available in the Database of State Efficiency Screening Practices (DSESP), a resource of the National Efficiency Screening Project (NESP). Last Updated: August 2019 ","Requireme...
AI summary Virginia's legislation and regulations require utilities to support low-income energy efficiency programs, with specific mandates from Senate Bill 1349 and the Grid Modernization and Security Act. The Virginia Clean Economy Act (2020) introduced new opt-out procedures for large industrial customers based on energy savings. Cost-effectiveness screening practices are documented in the Database of State Efficiency Screening Practices (DSESP).
m would increase access to a wide range of EV models. Consumer access is linked to higher adoption rates and, as of 2015, 65% of nationwide EV sales had occurred in the nine states with a ZEV program. Last Reviewed: June 2020 ","Transporta...
AI summary The text discusses how Virginia's transportation and land use policies aim to integrate transportation planning with land use to promote sustainable growth. It highlights the role of local governments in controlling growth and the state's use of discretionary funds to encourage sustainable practices. VTrans2040 is mentioned as a long-range plan promoting accessible and connected communities, and the SMART SCALE prioritization includes land use coordination as an evaluation measure.
to transportation facilities, the availability of a public or community water and sewer system, or developed areas; and (ii) to the extent feasible, to be used for redevelopment or infill development. Virginia’s performance-based planning...
AI summary Virginia's transportation planning includes policies to reduce VMT and promote transit-oriented development, supported by a complete streets policy since 2004. The state has a freight plan but lacks specific freight energy or greenhouse gas reduction goals. HB 585 requires larger localities to incorporate transit-oriented strategies in their comprehensive plans to reduce emissions.
. Last Reviewed: July 2019 ","Transportation and Land Use Integration: No policy in place or proposed. VMT Targets: No policy in place or proposed. Complete Streets: No policy in place or proposed. FAST Freight Plans and Goals: Wyoming has...
AI summary The document indicates that Wyoming has not implemented or proposed policies related to transportation and land use integration, VMT targets, complete streets, freight energy reduction goals, low-income housing near transit, or appliance standards beyond federal requirements. These areas are noted as lacking active policy initiatives.