Changing the Climate: Looking Towards a More Cost Effective, Energy Efficient Future

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November 18, 2008
By the U.S. Department of Energy 
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The updated action plan also identifies areas for additional progress. About one-third of the states have established energy savings targets and addressed utility disincentives for energy efficiency.  Moreover, about half of the states have established energy efficiency programs for key customer classes and reviewed and updated building codes. 

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Two technical assistance documents are also available to assist states in achieving the energy goals established under the action plan.  The first document provides guidance on establishing cost-effectiveness tests for energy efficiency programs, while the second outlines best practices for providing business customers with energy-use and cost data. 

Initiated in 2005, the National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency is directed by a leadership group of 30 electric and gas utilities, 20 state agencies and 12 other organizations.  This state-driven initiative is designed to help electric and natural gas ratepayers increase energy efficiency while saving money.  More than 120 organizations have endorsed the original recommendations of the action plan and have committed to making it a reality.

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