
Buildings

Searing Heatwaves Underscore the Need for More Efficient Cooling
Last year was the warmest year on record, with climate change adding an extra month of abnormally high temperatures for the average person. This May, countries from India to the United States to Mexico have all experienced dangerous heat waves. Scientists estimate that more than…

Heat Pumps Can Lower Energy Bills in Maryland Today
Incentives from the federal, state, and utility levels can make for a rapid payback period — and long-term cost savings.

The Retrofit Playbook for Large Buildings
Cities and states can benefit from lessons on strategic decarbonization from New York City and the Empire State.

Updated Home Energy Efficiency Standards Could Affect One in Four Homes
Updated efficiency standards from HUD and USDA will lower bills and make homes safer. Here’s how.

The Federal Government is Electrifying All New Buildings — States and Cities Should Follow Suit
Covering new buildings and major renovations, the new rule is one of the biggest actions Washington has taken to cut climate pollution from federal properties.