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The MEEA Policy Insider summarizes the latest state and federal policy activity and provides new resources to aid members in their outreach, education and advocacy initiatives.

In this issue:

• State Updates: IL / IN / IA / KS / KY / MI / MN / MO / NE / OH / WI
• Federal Update
• New Resources & Publications 

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Executive

Governor Pritzker has outlined a nearly $53 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025. The budget includes increased funding for energy efficiency and electrification in support of implementing the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), including:

• $266.8 million in federal funding through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for energy efficiency improvements, including $131 million for the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act (HEHRA) and $132 million for home energy efficiency rebates (HOMES)
• $3 million from the IRA for Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) planning
• $2 million for the Climate Jobs Institute in higher education
• $200,000 to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for Energy Efficiency Grants

Municipal

On January 24, Chicago’s Mayor Johnson introduced the Clean and Affordable Buildings Ordinance (CABO). The ordinance would greatly restrict natural gas usage in all newly constructed buildings by banning the combustion of fuels that emit more than 25 kilograms of carbon dioxide per million Btu of energy inside a structure. Effectively, this means that new buildings would have to be built all-electric. The ordinance would apply to all new commercial and residential buildings, as well as those undergoing substantial retrofits, though the ordinance does contain some opt-outs for items such as commercial laundry and cooking. A subject matter hearing on CABO has been scheduled for April 3 in the Chicago City Council Rules Committee.

Legislative

Many new bills have been introduced in the Illinois legislature over the past month, preceding the state’s bill introduction deadline of February 9. Among the bills relating to energy efficiency and clean energy are:

• HB 2363 would create a clean lighting standard by prohibiting the sale of fluorescent lamps to support the transition to more energy efficient and environmentally friendly light-emitting diode (LED) lamps. The bill currently sits in the House Energy & Environment Committee.
• HB 4287 would amend the Energy Efficient Building Act, changing the state’s baseline energy code to the “latest published edition" of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) from the currently used 2018 IECC. However, on February 7, principal bill sponsor Rep. Spain filed a motion to table the bill, thereby effectively removing the bill from further advancement.
• SB 1587 would require the Illinois Power Agency to create an energy storage procurement plan and develop energy storage credit targets in support of grid reliability and efficiency. The bill was initially introduced in 2023 and then reassigned to the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee for the 2024 legislative session. On March 15, it was re-referred to the Senate Assignments Committee.
• SB 2763 would restrict state money from being used to install or replace outdoor lighting units unless the lighting replacements meet certain safety, light pollution reduction and energy efficiency standards. The bill currently sits in the Senate Assignments Committee.
• SB 2885 would require the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) to hold at least one public hearing on and allow for public input on utility’s proposed general rate increases. The bill currently sits in the Senate Assignments Committee.
• SB 3637 would change the Cumulative Persisting Annual Savings (CPAS) goals subject to large electric utilities to reflect an incremental annual savings equal to 2.25% of the utility’s annual electricity sales, based on the average life of installed energy efficiency measures as opposed to minimum average energy efficiency savings. The bill also removes an opt out provision for large industrial customers’ participation in energy efficiency plans. A future amendment to the bill is expected to increase utility’s spending cap on low-income energy efficiency programs. On March 15, it was re-referred to the Senate Assignments Committee from the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee.

Regulatory

The Illinois Energy Efficiency Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG) kicked off the 2024 SAG Portfolio Planning Process with utility presentations on their 2026-2029 energy efficiency plans. The 2024 SAG Portfolio Planning Process includes an opportunity for stakeholders to propose energy efficiency ideas for utility consideration as they develop their next 4-year energy efficiency plans. The deadline for interested parties to submit feedback on current utility energy efficiency portfolios and energy efficiency ideas via the EE Ideas template was March 22.

How to Get Involved

For more information about Illinois or to get more involved, contact Maddie Wazowicz. 

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Legislative

The 2024 Indiana legislature adjourned sine die on Friday, March 8.

• SB 259 would allow municipalities to establish clean energy districts. The bill did not pass during session.
• HB 1278 would establish some reforms at the IURC and the Office of Energy Development, primarily related to repealing portions of the Indiana Code related to programs and funds that have become obsolete. The bill also makes a change in where public meetings can be held related to rate cases. The bill passed and was sent to the Governor on March 8.

Regulatory

2024 Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs) are expected from:

• Publicly-owned utilities – expected filing date has been extended for all utilities.
  • Hoosier Energy – extended to April 1, 2024
  • Indiana Municipal Power Agency (IMPA) – Comments on the Indiana Municipal Power Agency 2023 IRP are due by April 30, 2024, and can be sent by email to the Commission's Research, Policy, and Planning Division Director, Dr. Bradley Borum.
  • Wabash Valley – extended to May 1, 2024

Updates from the Commission on IRPs in Indiana will be posted to the IURC’s IRP page.

How to Get Involved

For more information about Indiana or to get more involved, contact Greg Ehrendreich. 

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Legislative

Iowa’s legislative session kicked off on January 8, and the full session timetable can be accessed here. With the second funnel deadline now passed, legislators will shift from committee hearings to floor debates and prepare to adjourn by mid-April.

• SF 2244, introduced by Sen. Klimesh, would mandate that rate-regulated electric utilities file an integrated resource plan (IRP) to the IUB within one year of the bill’s enactment. Utilities would be required to include any energy efficiency and demand response plans in the IRP. The Committee on Commerce released their report on February 15, recommending the passage of the bill. With no further movement since February 15, this bill has likely halted for the session.
• HF 2554, managed by Rep. Thomson, would introduce requirements for resource plans. HF 2554 passed the House as amended by the Committee on Commerce. The amendment includes a new section which requires all rate-regulated electric utilities to file a resource plan at least once every five years, which the board will evaluate for completeness. A resource plan is required to include supply resources, conservation and management of demand.
• HF 2574, managed by Rep. Bloomingdale, and SF 2385, managed by Sen. Cournoyer, would eliminate the State Building Codes Advisory Council, which is currently made up of volunteer industry experts and stakeholders. Both bills were placed on their chambers’ respective unfinished business calendars. Read MEEA’s comments on preserving the Building Codes Advisory Council here.

Regulatory

The Iowa Utilities Board held three policy charrettes in response to the passage of HF 617, which required the IUB to review utility ratemaking procedures. MEEA actively participated and submitted comments for all three charrettes, available here. Independent consultants, London Economics International, presented their research and findings to the legislature on January 9. Key findings include the potential for more ambitious EE/DR programs and the suggestion that long-term resource planning could help identify infrastructure and resource needs in the state. The complete report is accessible here.

Executive

Iowa was awarded a formula Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) of $2,004,050. The Iowa Energy Office plans to distribute these funds through two parallel programs. The Community Fund ($1.2M), is open to local governments that did not receive federal formula funding and will fund technical assistance and energy efficiency programs. In addition, the Innovation Fund ($600K) is open to all local governments, non-profits and for-profit entities, and will fund technical assistance, energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. The application window for both grant programs closed on March 18.

Municipal

Decorah, IA was one of twelve communities selected to receive an EECBG Competitive Award of $1,100,000. Decorah, in partnership with the Clean Energy Districts of Iowa, will provide technical assistance in energy efficiency evaluation and planning for local governments and schools in eastern Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. The program will also fund solar and energy efficiency projects for municipalities and local households, with a focus on serving low-income households.

How to Get Involved

For more information about Iowa or to get more involved, contact Clara Stein.

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Legislative

The Kansas Legislature convened its annual session starting on January 8. Turnaround day was February 23 and the last day for second chamber consideration is March 28, as established in the 2024 session deadlines.

A few energy efficiency-related bills were introduced, and a majority have been referred to the Senate Committee on Utilities and the House Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications, respectively.

• HB 2527, sponsored by the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications, would modify cost recovery mechanisms and rate design elements. After weeks of stagnation, HB 2527 has picked up momentum, passing the House as amended by the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunication. Language previously included, which required any utility seeking a determination of rate-making principles and treatment to submit a description of conservation measures and demand-side management efforts, was removed via strike amendment in the House.

Regulatory

The details of Evergy Kansas’ KEEIA filing continue to be worked out in docket 22-EKME-254-TAR, including Evaluation, Measurement and Verification (EM&V) Methodology and specific Tariffs. On March 1, the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) issued an order to approve Evergy Kansas’ EM&V Methodology. On February 29, Evergy filed their KEEIA Recovery Compliance Tariffs to the KCC.

On February 21, Chair Andrew French of the KCC was reconfirmed by the Senate to a second four-year term, which will expire on March 15, 2028.

The Kansas Corporation Commission was awarded a $1.9 million EECBG from the DOE (Department of Energy). The KCC plans to subgrant these funds to local governments to replace traffic signals and/or street lighting with energy efficiency lighting technology. The distribution of these funds will be focused on rural, underserved and disadvantaged communities in Kansas.

How to Get Involved

For more information about Kansas or to get more involved, contact Clara Stein. 

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Legislative

The 2024 legislative session convened on January 2. See the calendar here. Session will adjourn on or by April 15.

• HB 180 is the only energy or utility-related bill that has been filed this session. It pertains to utility disconnection by electric and gas utilities. It remains in committee.

Regulatory

LG&E/KU’s 2024-2030 DSM-EE plan was approved in Case 2022-00402. The approved plan will spend $45-50 million/year, about triple the annual spending for existing programs. It will include an expanded suite of cost-effective programs, with an Income-Qualified program designed to reach 5,400 customers a year.

How to Get Involved

For more information about Kentucky or to get more involved, contact Greg Ehrendreich. 

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Legislative

The Michigan legislature returned on January 10. Very few energy-related bills have been introduced this year.

Before the close of last session, the Michigan House passed HB 5028. The bill would prohibit homeowners’ associations from preventing Michigan homeowners from installing, replacing or maintaining energy-saving improvements, like heat pumps, insulation, energy efficient appliances and more. The bill then landed in the Senate, where it was heard by the Housing and Human Services Committee on February 13.

Regulatory

In response to the recent passage of energy legislation, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) opened several dockets to implement these new laws. Notably:

• Case U-21567 will address the new energy waste reduction (EWR) legislation, which increases utility EWR targets, requires municipal and cooperative utilities to participate in EWR programs and establishes minimum amounts that utilities must spend on EWR for low-income customers.
  • The MPSC ordered Commission Staff to work with utilities, state government, low-income advocacy organizations and others to develop strategies around income verification and program coordination to minimize barriers to participation in low-income EWR programs.
  • The Commission seeks comments in this docket by July 17 with reply comments due by August 9.
• Case U-21570 will address the legislative changes to the MPSC. That law allows the MPSC to consider climate, environmental justice and affordability in long-term energy planning.
  • The MPSC has ordered Commission Staff to study the potential for EWR, demand response and electrification of transportation, buildings and industry by September 30, with final potential studies completed by July 31, 2025.
  • The Commission directed Staff to file a redline version of the Michigan Integrated Resource Planning Parameters and Filing Requirements by September 30, along with a straw proposal for municipal and cooperative electric utilities and alternative electric suppliers to submit a clean energy plan.
  • Staff also was directed to conduct engagement sessions to receive feedback on the redlined documents and the straw proposal.
• Case U-21572 will address the requirement that the MPSC study and report on electric issues unique to the Upper Peninsula.
  • The order directs MPSC Staff to engage with relevant entities to file the study by November 22. The Commission directed Staff to conduct at least one public hearing in the U.P. and also provide an opportunity for the public to comment on the elements to be included in the study.

The MPSC has approved a settlement agreement for Consumers Energy’s 2024-25 EWR plan in Docket U-21321. Under the settlement, Consumers will seek to hit 2% annual electric savings and 1% annual gas savings. The agreement tweaked a few other details of the plan, notably increasing Consumers’ pilot budget (with additional dedicated funds for health and safety) and boosting efforts on education and outreach around heat pump adoption.

How to Get Involved

For more information about Michigan or to get more involved, contact Maddie Wazowicz. 

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Legislative

The Minnesota legislature returned on February 12. The 2024 session will end by May 20. Several energy-related bills have been introduced. 

• HF 4574/SF 4562 would modify energy standards set in 2021’s Energy Conservation and Optimization (ECO) Act. Bill sponsor Rep. Stephenson presented the bill in the House Climate and Energy Finance and Policy Committee where the committee laid the bill over for possible inclusion in an omnibus package. The bill would:
  • remove the spending cap on fuel-switching programs for all utilities.
  • allow fuel-switching measures to count toward a utility’s financial incentive structure.
  • clarify that consumer-owned gas utilities are only expected to reach 1.0% annual savings, since ECO’s ambiguous language implied they should reach 1.5%.
  • modify definitions by removing language that an efficient fuel-switching improvement does not include an energy conservation improvement that increases greenhouse gas emissions.
  • strike language that fuel-switching improvements must improve a utility’s system load factor.
  • increase the percentage that consumer-owned electric utilities can use fuel-switching measures to meet their 1.5% energy savings mandate, from .55 to .6%.
• HF 3946/SF 3535 would modify and expand the state’s commercial property assessed clean energy (C-PACE) program. The Senate bill was voted out of the Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate Committee on February 12.
• HF 4689/SF 4686 would establish a rebate program for homeowners and property-owners that install geothermal heat pumps. Owners must also get an energy audit to receive the rebate. The bill has been referred to committee.
• HF 4242/SF 4202 would mandate the state adopt a residential building energy code that gets progressively more efficient, with the 2036 code achieving an 80% reduction in annual net energy consumption using 2006 as a baseline. The Senate bill passed out of the Labor Committee and was sent to the Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate Committee on March 14.
• SF 5033 would exempt cooperative utilities from some standards, including the carbon-free generation standard passed in 2023. The bill has been referred to committee.

Regulatory

On February 22, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) established a framework for a natural gas integrated resource plan process in docket 23-117. The Commission voted that plans must include natural gas and alternative resources like renewable natural gas, electrification and increased energy efficiency. Importantly, cost-effective energy efficiency will be prioritized as a resource in the IRPs. The PUC set the planning horizon for ten years and also ruled on additional filing requirements. It’s expected that the PUC will issue another request for comments to finalize other details in preparation for a final ruling in August.

Xcel released its 2024-2040 Upper Midwest integrated resource plan in docket 24-67. The plan outlines how Xcel will meet increased demand while also complying with the state’s new carbon-free standard and includes substantial energy efficiency and demand response. Xcel has also proposed time-of-use rates as the default rate structure for its customers.

How to Get Involved

For more information about Minnesota or to get more involved, contact Maddie Wazowicz.

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Legislative

The Legislative sessions for the Missouri House of Representatives and Senate began on January 3 and are still scheduled to conclude on May 17. The legislature has now passed the halfway mark for the session, with legislators returning from spring break on March 25. While the primary focus remains on passing the 2025 budget and other major appropriations bills, a few notable bills remain in contention.

• HB 1746 contains language from several bills heard by the Committee on Utilities and would modify laws relevant to utilities – most notably requiring the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) to allow voluntary renewable natural gas programs for gas utilities, modifying renewable energy standards, allowing the PSC to directly contract consultants and allowing utility companies to recover investments made in workforce development. The bill was taken up for perfection by the full House on March 12, and the amended bill passed Fiscal Review on March 14. Currently, the bill awaits third reading in the full chamber.
• HB 2541 would allow electric investor-owned utilities to receive a determination from the PSC on ratemaking principles before acquiring a stake in transmission facilities. The bill passed out of committee, with slight modifications, on March 4 and now awaits consideration by the full House.
• SB 1280 would significantly modify the duties of the Public Service Commission, limiting their purview and oversight capabilities. The bill was heard in the Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee on March 26.

Regulatory

Missouri’s triennial Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) process is underway, with Ameren Missouri releasing its 20-year IRP in late September. The proceedings can be monitored at docket EO-2024-0020. Ameren filed Supplemental IRP documentation on December 20. Commission Staff and other interveners filed their comments on the plan by February 28. Notably, Staff outlined several concerns with the plan in their report but indicated that Ameren’s concurrent MEEIA case, outlined below, is the appropriate venue for these discussions.

Proceedings have begun for Ameren Missouri’s MEEIA Cycle 4 plan, which can be followed in Docket EO-2023-0136. Ameren filed their amended application on January 25 outlining their proposed programs - a robust plan of 25 programs, including $70 million for income-eligible programs, a residential efficient products program and a Pay As You Save® program. As previously ordered, an amended procedural schedule for the proceedings was proposed by Ameren and intervenors on February 15 in a Joint Response, setting the deadline for direct testimony on March 1 and evidentiary hearings now in July. Key parties, including Commission Staff and the Office of Public Counsel, have already weighed in on the proposal, indicating they do not support an extension of MEEIA programs.

Evergy is working with the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) on an Urban Heat Island Mitigation pilot program. MARC recently hosted the first meeting of a stakeholder group to guide the pilot project on March 11. Please reach out to Ryan Umberger at MARC if you are interested in getting involved.

How to Get Involved

For more information about Missouri or to get more involved, contact Natalie Newman. 

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Legislative

Nebraska’s 2024 legislative session began on January 3 and is scheduled to last through mid-April. The deadline for legislators to introduce bills was January 17. The full legislative calendar can be found here.

• LB 164 was introduced by Senator John Cavanaugh last year and idled in the Urban Affairs Committee. The bill has been renumbered to LB 1219. LB 1219 aims to adopt the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) to ensure that minimum energy efficiency standard is maintained throughout the state. The bill was heard on February 13. However, no major outcomes arose from the hearing. MEEA submitted comments in support of the adoption of the full 2021 IECC, which you can read here. There has been no motion on this bill since the hearing, and MEEA does not anticipate any further action this session.
• LB 541, another carryover bill introduced by Senator John Lowe, focuses on the nomination and election process for public power districts and public power and irrigation directors. If passed, this bill will mandate that these positions be included on the partisan ballot. The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs adopted the bill, and it is currently undergoing the enrollment and review process.

Executive

The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) has received a $3 million planning grant through the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program. This grant will support the development of a Priority Climate Action Plan by March 1, and a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan by late summer 2025. On March 1, the NDEE submitted the state’s Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) to the EPA, available here. The NDEE is currently working on Nebraska’s application for competitive implementation grant funds, due to the EPA April 1. Read the NDEE’s official press release here.

NDEE has established five stakeholder working groups to consider greenhouse gas emission reduction measures, including 1) transportation, 2) agriculture/natural and working lands, 3) industry/waste and wastewater, 4) energy production and 5) buildings/housing communities. Interested parties and the public will be engaged over the next two years. For further information on engagement opportunities, visit the program web page or contact NDEE via email.

On March 19, NDEE opened the application period for their EECBG competitive subaward grant process, distributing $1.779 million in federal funds. Applications are open to counties, cities and tribes that did not already receive direct federal EECBG formula funding. Projects should focus on reducing the community’s energy burden, promoting job growth and clean energy development. The application period is open through April 20. Read the full press release here.

On March 11, Governor Jim Pillen announced the retirement of NDEE Director, Jim Macy. His last day will be April 19. Gov. Pillen named Thad Fineran as Interim Director of the NDEE starting April 1. Currently, Fineran is Chief of Staff to Major General Craig Strong, adjunct general for the Nebraska National Guard. Fineran will serve as interim director until Gov. Pillen makes a permanent appointment.

Municipal

Lincoln, NE, received a $300,090 EECBG formula award to develop an energy management plan that provides a baseline assessment and recommendations for energy efficiency upgrades across all municipal buildings.

How to Get Involved

For more information about Nebraska or to get more involved, contact Clara Stein. 

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Legislative

The 2024 session convened on January 2 as a carryover session. See the calendar here. Session runs the full calendar year and is currently scheduled through June.

• HB 79 would allow utilities to establish limited voluntary energy efficiency programs. The bill has passed committee but has not had a vote by the House. Most observers did not expect the bill to make it to the House floor until after the recent March primary election.

Regulatory

The Ohio House Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee and the Pennsylvania Environmental Resources and Energy Committee held a joint meeting on February 1, 2024 to discuss the reliability of the PJM electricity grid, with invited speakers. MEEA produced a memo on the role of EE in reliability and the missed contribution to reliability in Ohio due to the end of utility DSM programs which was shared with EE advocacy contacts in the state.

First Energy has applied for a $72.1 million / 4-year energy efficiency and demand response program as part of its Standard Service Offer (SSO) case in docket 23-0301-EL-SSO. The case is ongoing.

Duke Energy Ohio has applied for a $28 million annual voluntary energy efficiency program for 2024-2026 in docket 24-0045-EL-POR. Initial testimony has been filed in that case.

How to Get Involved

For more information about Ohio or to get more involved, contact Greg Ehrendreich. 

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Legislative

Wisconsin legislators likely held their last day of floor session on March 12. The legislature could return later this year, but legislative leaders indicated this was unlikely. The energy-related bills that were introduced this session did not pass and are not expected to do so even if the legislature returns.

• AJ R6/SJ R5 has passed the legislature. The Joint Resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would move the authority to accept and allocate federal funding from the governor to the legislature. The amendment will now be put to a vote in the next Wisconsin election. If the amendment passes, this will likely result in the state accepting significantly less federal funding, including funding that addresses energy projects from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act.

Regulatory

Governor Evers has appointed Marcus Hawkins to the PSC to fill the seat vacated by Commissioner Huebner after his appointment was rejected by the legislature in January. Hawkins’ appointment is effective April 8, with the term ending March 1, 2027. Hawkins previously worked at the PSC as an engineer and most recently was the executive director of the Organization of MISO States.

How to Get Involved

For more information about Wisconsin or to get more involved, contact Maddie Wazowicz. 

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Legislative

President Biden has announced his proposed budget for FY2025. Notably, the budget includes $3.1 billion for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (8% increase over FY23) and $574 million to the Department of Energy’s State and Community Energy Programs Office (a 16% increase). In addition, the budget proposes allocations of $385 million to the Weatherization Assistance Program (a 5% increase) and $70 million to the State Energy Program (a 6% increase).

Executive

President Biden named three nominees for commissioner seats at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). There are currently two vacancies at FERC, though Commissioner Alison Clements has announced her decision to leave at the end of her term this year. The three nominees are Judy Chang, David Rosner and Lindsay See.

The Department of Energy finalized energy efficiency requirements for residential refrigerators and freezers and announced proposed efficiency standards for commercial fans and blowers. Both sets of standards are set to go into effect in 2029. With these announcements, DOE has wrapped up a busy 2023 where it issued 30 proposed or finalized efficiency standards.

Federal agencies continue to roll out programs funded under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

EPA recently announced The Community Change Grants Program – a funding opportunity under the IRA Environmental and Climate Justice Program – which aims to fund environmental and climate justice activities for local community organizations that benefit disadvantaged communities. Approximately $2 billion in funding will be provided, allocated towards projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience and build community capacity to address environmental and climate justice challenges. The Notice of Funding Opportunity is now open, with rolling applications accepted and a final deadline of November 21, 2024.

How to Get Involved

Information about a number of federal funding opportunities can be found on the Funding Roundup page of MEEA’s website.

For more information about federal matters or to get more involved, contact Maddie Wazowicz. 

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Recent Publications:

• North Dakota Rate Design, Demand Response Analysis and Federal Funding Opportunities
• Michigan State Fact Sheet
• Buildings Upgrade Prize Explainer

Recent Testimony and Comments:​

• MEEA Public Comments on Michigan's Adoption of the Residential & Commercial Building EE Codes
• MEEA Comments in Support of the Adoption of the Full 2021 IECC - Nebraska
• Energy Efficiency & Reliability: Estimate of Savings Lost in Ohio
• MEEA Comments on a Minnesota Gas Integrated Resource Planning Structure
• MEEA Post-Comments for Policy Charette #3
• MEEA Comments on Homeowner Association Restrictions on Energy-Saving Improvements - Michigan

Recent Blogs:

• Innovating Together: MEEA's Contribution to the DOE's Buildings Upgrade Prize
• Unpacking CA's Total System Benefits Metric and the NSPM
• Detroit Passes Benchmarking Ordinance as Part of City’s Climate Strategy
• Michigan Passes Transformative Energy Efficiency Legislation

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