If you're the owner of a residential or commercial building, use this guide to help decide if solar energy is right for you.
Explore commercial building decarbonization and clean energy solutions in this free webinar.
A report outlining programs and tax incentives funded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
A database of energy efficiency programs by state based off of the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center's Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Efficiency programs are categorized by residential and commercial programs.
Learn about strategic energy management initiatives across the country
Building Performance Standards (BPS) are a key policy mechanism to significantly and speedily reduce the energy use and emissions of existing buildings. BPS is primarily being implemented by cities and states, as a means to reach their climate goals. Policymakers in cities planning a BPS are grappling with a host policy design questions
This policy brief from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) features policy goals and benefits, steps for design and adoption, and case studies of local initiatives for commercial and multifamily buildings.
The Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) has prepared a framework for local governments, community and industry stakeholders interested in building performance standards that provides guidance on how to plan and coordinate the different policy components to achieve equitable outcomes. The USDN has also hosted a series of BPS webinars that are available on demand that provide background for local governments, community members, and industry professionals.