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Service Line NPAs: Unlocking Savings and Driving Electrification
A service line non-pipeline alternative program can reduce utility costs, support electrification, and give customers more choice in their energy future.
Why Refrigerant Matters More Than You Think for AC (or Heat Pump) Efficiency
The refrigerant gas inside heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system — for air conditioners and heat pumps — plays a major role in how well it performs, impacting comfort, energy use, and the climate. Here’s why understanding refrigerants matters.
It’s Time to Rethink Utilities’ Energy Efficiency Programs
Utility energy efficiency programs are shifting as states update policies and markets evolve. Instead of funding gas appliances like furnaces and water heaters, more states are investing in weatherization and beneficial electrification to cut emissions, lower bills, and better align efficiency programs with climate and energy goals.
Unlocking Nature-Based Solutions
Tackling heat and water stress in Indian cities
Cutting These Subsidies Could Save States Millions of Dollars
Eight states are starting to phase out gas line extension allowances, saving up to $750 million in utility bills annually.
