Building energy codes are often an unsung hero, ensuring that new homes and buildings meet minimum efficiency standards and saving residents & businesses money for decades after construction.
But a new proposal could stall, or even reverse, those gains.
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Building energy codes have saved U.S. families and businesses billions of dollars in recent decades by ensuring new homes and buildings become increasingly energy efficient.
A new proposal from the body that develops model codes threatens to upend that.
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D.C.’s Building Energy Performance Standard is almost here, are buildings ready?
Join ACEEE, ClearlyEnergy, DC Department of Energy & Environment , Institute for Market Transformation and The Building Innovation Hub at DC Climate Week for a look at compliance, tools, and what’s ahead.
Did you miss our recent webinar, Long-Haul Trucking’s Future: Hydrogen and Battery-Electric Pathways?
Check out the full recording to hear this dynamic discussion!
For decades, model building energy codes have driven steady efficiency improvements in buildings, saving families and businesses money.
But changes under consideration for the next code cycle could stall—or even reverse—those gains.
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How do states, utilities, and other stakeholders plan for zero-emission freight corridors in a cost-effective way?
Our recent report models six scenarios to find out. Learn more ⬇️
https://www.aceee.org/research-report/t2601
Key findings from our analysis of the preliminary 2024 RECS data include:
• US households experiencing energy insecurity rose from 27% to 33%
• Nearly 25% reported reducing or forgoing food or medicine to pay their energy bills
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How can energy efficiency and demand flexibility help meet rapid electric demand growth? ACEEE’s Mike Specian goes on Buildings Hub Live to discuss our recent report:
Building new power plants for data centers "will be more expensive and a greater risk" than alternatives like using demand flexibility, ACEEE's Forest Bradley-Wright tells @insideclimatenews.org ⤵️
Electric charging or hydrogen fueling — what does the future of long-haul trucking look like?
Our new report models different scenarios to determine which technology is the most cost-effective way to build the future of zero-emission freight.
https://www.aceee.org/research-report/t2601
Kicking off the 2026 Hot Water & Hot Air Forums today. Rheem's Joe Boros set the tone perfectly: "uncertainty and opportunity."
The regulatory picture is murky. But the opportunity to drive efficiency in water heating and HVAC systems is as clear as ever. #HotWaterHotAir26
There's still time to join us for our webinar exploring the rapidly evolving state of technology for battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell trucks.
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Our new study models six scenarios for a zero-emission freight future.
The results: building electric charging stations for heavy-duty trucks is a far more cost-effective way to decarbonize the sector than building hydrogen fueling stations.
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https://www.aceee.org/research-report/t2601
Energy efficiency solutions to cut utility bill? We love to see it ⤵️
▪️Reinstates tax credits that support efficiency improvements and efficient new homes
▪️Improves weatherization assistance by investing more money in eligible homes and fixing homes that need repairs before weatherization
States, industry, and utilities are leading the way in planning for zero-emission freight.
Join us for a webinar comparing battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell technology and exploring how to invest in infrastructure for a nationwide network.
Did you miss our recent webinar, Faster and Cheaper: Demand-Side Approaches for Rapid Load Growth?
Check out the full recording to hear this dynamic discussion!
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Join us for a webinar with practical insights into how we can build a nationwide network for zero-emission freight.
We’ll compare the state of technology and hear from leaders about infrastructure today.
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The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would repeal a $4.5 billion program that helps families reduce their energy bills through energy-saving home upgrades.
Learn more about the bill and the programs it would cut⬇️
A bill passed by the U.S. House this week would repeal a $4.5 billion program that helps low- and moderate-income Americans reduce their energy bills through energy-saving home upgrades.
The bill also cuts funding for job training and more.
A new era of U.S. electric load growth is here.
Thankfully, energy efficiency and load flexibility offer a less expensive, faster, cleaner, and less risky approach to load growth than traditional supply-side resources.
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“These rebates are beginning to help families around the country... Pulling the rug out from under this program as so many face rising energy costs is callous.” -ACEEE executive director Jennifer Layke on a bill passed by the U.S. House today.
If you're a student wanting to attend the 2026 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, there's still time to apply for our Linda Latham Scholarship to support attending the event!
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Ahead of House Vote, Consumer Groups Warn H.R. 4626 Threatens Consumer Savings.
Without existing standards, the typical US household would have spent an additional $6,000 on utility bills over the past decade.
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ICYMI: The EPA repealed emissions standards for cars and trucks, raising costs for families and businesses.
“Strong vehicle standards save drivers money every time they fill up,” said ACEEE's Peter Huether.
Are you a full-time student considering a career in energy or energy efficiency?
Consider applying for our Linda Latham Scholarship to support attending the 2026 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings - you won't want to miss it! #SummerStudy26
An executive order from Governor Mikie Sherrill seeks to help New Jersey families struggling with high energy bills.
As the state works to lower bills, maintaining and expanding investment in energy efficiency will be essential.
New electric load growth doesn’t have to mean new power plants.
Join us for a webinar exploring how demand-side approaches can manage rapid load growth while keeping costs down.
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There's still time to lock in the best rate for the 2026 Hot Water and Hot Air Forums!
Register for #HotWaterHotAir26 by Friday, February 20th to save $100 on registration.
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