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In new incentive funding news, Massachusetts is significantly expanding its Fleet Advisor program, tripling its scope thanks to a $5 million boost from the American Rescue Plan Act. Key Highlights: Expanded Support: Now reaching 200 entities, the program offers assistance to a broader range of  small businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities. Growing Model: The Massachusetts Fleet Advisor concept is gaining traction, with similar programs launching in California and New Jersey. Specialized Assistance: The program provides no-cost fleet electrification assessments and procurement support, addressing the unique challenges of fleet conversion. Environmental Focus: Half of the funding targets environmental justice neighborhoods, aiming to reduce air pollution in underserved areas. Given that transportation accounts for 37% of Massachusetts' greenhouse emissions, this program is a vital component of the state's strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. By offering valuable rebates and comprehensive support, the Fleet Advisor program helps organizations transition their fleets to electric vehicles. Read more about this program here: https://lnkd.in/ghyWxFFR 

For the #cleanenergytransition to truly be transformational, we must ensure #equitable access for all Americans to the benefits of #solarenergy and other forms of #renewables.

Want to advocate for healthier, more #resilient, energy-efficient, and #sustainable uses of #energy in our homes and buildings, but unsure of where to start? The Home Energy Rebate Program is currently accepting public input in many Midwestern states - check out our Advocacy Hub to learn where your state is in the process, how you can provide input, and read our talking points toolkits so that you're prepared to speak to the benefits of equitable building #decarbonization! https://ow.ly/HIWx50SoEab #advocacy #buildingdecarbonization #publicinput #getinvolved #energyjustice

SUN Policy and Rural Energy Director Liz Veazey always does a fantastic job breaking down energy policy and the legislative process behind it. In a recent interview with Energy News Network, she encapsulates one of our main concerns regarding the utility industry and lobbying: "If utilities have all of this money to spend on public relations or lobbying, you could argue that they could lower people’s bills or do more to advance clean energy." ☀️ Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eSbjbj4B

Tired of high utility bills and monopoly utilities? 🙄 So are we. We're changing the status quo through community choice energy. Here's how community choice has improved Southern California ➡️ https://loom.ly/Uhy2DjI

Utilities are looking to increase the positive community impact of their energy efficiency and demand-side management programs. Our paper explores how clean energy workforce development could support utility energy savings goals and disadvantaged communities at the same time. https://okt.to/Fb0Ued

Australia needs large-scale energy production – here are 3 reasons why offshore wind is a good fit (theconversation.com)

A wonderful overview by Kathiann M. Kowalski in Energy News Network as always on the recently announced efforts to establish the Ohio High Performance Building Hub with City of Cincinnati, City of Dayton, City of Cleveland - City Hall, and City of Columbus 👉 https://lnkd.in/g37yxJew. So exciting to see coverage highlighting this much-needed carrot in Ohio to advance building performance standards. The project was awarded $10 million via Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)'s Funded Technical Assistance for Building Energy Codes and Innovative Codes and is administered by colleagues in DOE State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP). 👉https://lnkd.in/gd-Q6EAZ Great to see so many familiar faces in Cincinnati leading this effort. Congratulations to Amanda Webb, Oliver Kroner, and Robert McCracken and all involved on this exciting development! Check out the link below for more information on the separate $2.9 million in funding administered by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Buildings Technology Offices awarded to University of Cincinnati via the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL): Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation (RECI) program 👉 https://lnkd.in/gRYwYaDJ #buildings #ohio #benchmarking #cities #energy #energyefficiency #sustainability #codes #IRA #SCEP #buildingcodes #doe #BPS #buildingperformancestandards #cities

Looking to learn more about how state leaders can create and sustain a resilient, reliable, and affordable #PowerGrid? NCEL's recently published Transmission Briefing Book which discusses: ✅ Planning, Permitting, and Paying for Transmission ✅ Maximizing our current #energy infrastructure ✅ Creating transmission authorities for equitable development Check it out for the latest information on everything #transmission:

#BBC and #Sky News are seeking interviews with #CommunityPowerSolutions as political dynamics evolve. Our #SIFFFT process for #onshore #wind development empowers communities to own their power generation, for a generation, ensuring a sustainable future. #renewableenergy #communityownership