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Private Sector Pushes Ahead at Climate Week NYC

At Climate Week NYC 2025, support from Washington was missing, but companies showed up in record numbers. Companies and coalitions are tackling the practical work of the energy transition — from efficiency and transparency to scaling low-carbon industry.

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.