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Illinois
Clara Stein |
The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants ProgramIn July 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced 25 awardees of nearly $5 billion in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants pr
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Kit White |
We all know that the cheapest kilowatt is the one not used, but how is energy efficiency actually valued?
Milwaukee
Emma Hurbanis |
Milwaukee, Wisconsin recently passed an energy benchmarking ordinance, a proven method for reducing building energy use in as little as one year after reporting.
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Kelley Lauginiger |
When most people think about nature, the first place their minds wander is not often ‘buildings.’  As made clear throughout ACEEE’s Summer Study conference, this is different for people working in the building energy efficiency space.  
MEEA Annual Meeting conference room
Kathryn Eggers |
In June, more than 100 MEEA members gathered in St.
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Tanner Davies |
Each year hundreds of people work their way through the Building Operator Certification (BOC) training.
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Staff |
Our curious readers might be itching to know if MEEA is at the forefront of the distributional equity analysis (DEA) implementation effort, so I’m happy to share that we are participating in a DEA case study taking place in Illinois!
US capitol
Clara Stein |
5-months remain for local governments to apply for EECBG formula awards  
Minnesota capitol
Staff |
During its 2024 session, the Minnesota legislature made a significant stride in enhancing energy efficiency standards for newly constructed residential buildings (three stories or less).