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Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. ACEEE articles below.
U.S. Utility Energy Efficiency Scorecard Highlights An Industry Transforming
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) ranks utilities on 20 metrics based on 2018 performance, programs, and policies. Leading the way: National Grid Massachusetts and Eversource Massachusetts, tied for first place.
Few Cities Include Robust Clean Energy Policies In Resilience Plans
While many cities are taking steps to increase energy efficiency and renewable power, only one-fifth include such initiatives in their resilience plans, finds a global survey by ACEEE.
DOE Publishes Four New Efficiency Standards, Bowing To Court Order
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published the first new national appliance efficiency standards since 2017.
New Report: Energy Efficiency Efforts Have Made Significant Impact
A first of its kind report from ASE, ACEEE, and BSCE states energy efficiency actions have delivered results, while warning of stalled progress.
Companies Control Majority Of U.S. Energy Use, But Most Lack Efficiency Goals
New ACEEE research finds that companies control about three-fourths of U.S. energy use, but most do not set energy-saving targets or have comprehensive efficiency plans.
New York Joins Top 5 As States Ramp Up Clean Energy Efforts
Across the U.S., states are making concerted efforts to promote electric vehicles, efficient products, smart buildings, cold climate heat pumps, and zero-energy building codes, according to the just-released 2019 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard
Energy Efficiency Can Get U.S. Halfway To Climate Goals
A new ACEEE report shows that energy efficiency can slash U.S. energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2050 and get the nation halfway toward its climate goals.
U.S. Cities Adopt Stricter Building Energy Codes
More cities and states are working together to slash energy consumption in buildings, with implementing more stringent building codes as a first step.
ACEEE Energy Champions Announced
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy revealed its “Champions of Energy Efficiency” at its summer event recognizing leadership in the industrial efficiency sector.
Boston, San Francisco, Seattle Top List Of Large Clean Energy Cities
Many U.S. cities are boosting their clean energy efforts, but few are on track to meet climate goals, according to 2019 City Clean Energy Scorecard.
From Construction To Retrofits, PACE Financing Saves Serious Energy
ACEEE explores how the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing tool for energy and water conservation projects has grown quickly in recent years across the United States.
New Opportunities To Optimize Energy Use
Innovative technologies, system design, building operations, and financing are among the emerging opportunities to optimize energy use in commercial buildings, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).
How Candy Companies Are Saving Energy
Many candy companies are taking energy-saving steps to improve their business models and meet their sustainability goals.
Massachusetts, California Remain Tops In Energy Efficiency
States are increasing energy efficiency investments and power savings; pushing net-zero buildings and electric vehicles, according to ACEEE's 2018 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
Will Trump’s DOE Propose To Roll Back Light Bulb Standards?
A proposed rule on light bulb standards will soon be released. Manufacturers have lobbied for an illegal rollback of strong standards with which they must comply beginning in 2020.
Friday Funny: Happy 4/20, Bud!
This year’s 4/20, the high holiday of marijuana culture, comes at a time of robust growth for the cannabis industry. A look at a budding opportunity for energy efficiency, courtesy of ACEEE.
Going For Green With Energy Efficiency At The Winter Olympics
The color green will be present throughout the 2018 Olympic Winter Games, thanks to the PyeongChang Organizing Committee's (POCOG) sustainability and energy efficiency efforts.
Super Bowl LII Stadium Can Withstand Snow, Save Energy
Odds are Minneapolis’ U.S. Bank Stadium roof won't collapse during Super Bowl LII—as its predecessor the Metrodome's did in December 2010.
Stories Behind The ACEEE 2017 State Scorecard
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient economy took a closer look at the people and projects behind its annual energy efficiency ranking.
Massachusetts Still Tops State Energy Efficiency Ranking
Idaho, Florida, Virginia are most improved states in ACEEE 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
Top 10 Energy Efficient U.S. Cities
Boston, New York City, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Portland are among the leaders in ACEEE's City Energy Efficiency Scorecard of 51 large cities.
EPA Urged To Level Energy Efficiency Playing Field
More than 50 groups join with ACEEE to ask that the EPA treat energy efficiency as equal to renewable energy in the Clean Energy Incentive Program.
ACEEE Honors Champions Of Energy Efficiency
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy presented three Champion of Energy Efficiency awards at its 19th biennial Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings.
FM Alert: DOE Issues Largest Energy-Saving Standards Ever For Rooftop Air Conditioners
New energy efficiency standards issued for rooftop air conditioners and heat pumps represent the largest energy and pollution savings of any rule ever issued by the Department of Energy.
Top 10 States Ranked in Energy Efficiency Scorecard
Massachusetts edges out California as most energy-efficient state, Maryland among most improved, according to the State Energy Efficiency Scorecard from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).
Passed: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act Of 2015
The new energy legislation, which was passed at the end of April 2015, will have an impact on commercial buildings; it will also affect hvac systems and water heaters.
ACEEE Announces 2014 Champions Of Energy Efficiency In Buildings Awards
Selection criteria was based on each nominee's impact, innovation, and leadership in the energy efficiency field.
Energy Efficiency Key In New Power Plant Rule
In response to the Environmental Protection Agency's new proposal to reduce carbon pollution from existing power plants, Steven Nadel, executive director of the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), shared his thoughts on energy efficiency efforts across the country.
ACEEE’s 2013 Champions Of Energy Efficiency In Industry Awards
The Champion award began with the ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings (held in even years) and was extended to the Industry Summer Study in 2005.
Cutting Energy In Multifamily Dwellings
A recent report finds apartment managers can unlock energy savings by working with their utilities.
State By State, Energy Efficiency Rated
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has released the fifth edition of its State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
ACEEE Announces Five Top Energy-Efficiency Award Winning Programs
In September, the ACEEE announced the first ever awards initiative for exceptional state-led energy efficiency programs.
BREAKING NEWS: 50-State Scorecard/Energy Efficiency
States across the county have achieved major new strides in energy efficiency, according to the 2010 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard from the nonprofit and independent ACEEE.
