States have the power to make your utility bill cheaper. Almost half have chosen not to
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from Fast Company4 days ago
Following President Trump's withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement, states are being called upon to enhance their climate initiatives. A report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy reveals that only 26 states and D.C. have implemented energy-efficiency resource standards (EERS), which mandate utilities to adopt programs for reducing energy use. With most states lacking such frameworks, there is potential for enhanced legislation. The report highlights that states with EERS achieved significantly higher electricity savings, urging policymakers to adopt these standards for improved energy efficiency and environmental benefits.
There is more work that needs to be done," said Jasmine Mah, a senior research analyst at the Council and an author of the report.
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We hope that highlighting the positive impacts of having an EERS in place would encourage states to pass a policy," she said.
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States with an energy-efficiency resource standard saw four times the electricity savings as states without one.
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States aren't doing this just because of climate change, said Barry Rabe, a political scientist at the University of Michigan who studies energy and climate politics.
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