The MEEA Policy Insider summarizes the latest state policy activity and provides new resources to aid members in their outreach, education and advocacy initiatives.
In this issue:
COVID-19 Update
State Updates: IL / IN / KS / KY / MI / MN / MO / OH / WI
Federal Update
New…
Illinois has one city with a building performance standard (Evanston) and two municipalities with benchmarking ordinances (Chicago and Cook County). Click here to see how Illinois handles energy efficiency in state- and publicly-owned buildings.Chicago, ILThe City of Chicago passed a building…
2021 brought another great year for the Inspiring Efficiency Awards. We had dozens of outstanding applicants working for energy efficiency in their communities. The winners were selected by an incredible group of volunteers who dedicated their time to choosing one or two winners in each category.…
On June 16, MEEA hosted its annual Meeting of the Membership in Rosemont, Illinois just a few miles outside of Chicago. This event was another opportunity for MEEA's members, board and staff to come together to see old friends, make new connections and discuss what’s new in the field of energy…
It’s been a very busy legislative session in Springfield, and we’re barely passed the halfway mark. The 104th General Assembly convened on January 8th and will adjourn May 31st. The deadline to get a bill through committee was on March 21, so what’s moving? What’s stalled? And what’s an omnibus…
In recent weeks, Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin have all outlined plans to reach 100% carbon-free power by 2050. And each of these proposals would significantly increase investments in energy efficiency, a vital component to any 100% clean energy goal.
How Efficiency Helps Us Get to Carbon-Free…
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! The case study, funded by the Joyce Foundation and E4TheFuture,…
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 program (CPRG) implementation awards. In early September, the EPA announced another $300 million in…
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:
MEEA Policy Steering Committee
Upcoming MEEA Policy Webinars
Previous MEEA…
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For the first time in the Midwest, a town has passed an ordinance requiring new buildings to be all-electric.
Oak Park's electrification ordinance, which will go into effect January 2024, bans fossil fuels like natural gas from use in newly built homes and…