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It’s that time of year again. Time to think about what to put on our holiday wish list, and here at the Alliance, we know just what we want. This holiday season is the perfect time for the U.S. to get its act together on efficiency policy. So, here’s what we’re asking for.

Boston has laid out a roadmap of how the city will reach its greenhouse gas reduction goals -- including addressing its buildings, which account for approximately 70% of city-wide emissions. The city's goal is to shift to zero net carbon new construction by 2030 and retrofit and electrify least...

The story of energy-efficient lightbulbs was misconstrued by one host in Wednesday's climate town hall.

The hard work and long hours that the sponsors and their staff have put into this effort is obvious. This is the best version yet.

Although there are multiple initiatives underway to establish a definition of zero energy buildings, there is no recognized consensus standard that determines if a building is a zero energy building. A new ASHRAE standard could help resolve this issue and bring the industry into agreement.
The Climate Mobilization Act is one of the most ambitious actions any city in the world has taken to reduce carbon emissions. Now, the hard work of implementation begins.

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