 Efficiency remains a resource of immense opportunity for the U.S. and the region. The Northeast states already are national leaders in their per capita energy efficiency, and the utilities in the region, electric and gas, have been active for years in efficiency programs.
Industry collaboratives such as GasNetworks in several Northeast states continue to provide innovative ideas for gas customers on new energy-efficient technologies and equipment.
In 2009, almost $1 billion was invested in natural gas efficiency programs nationwide, according to a 2010 report by the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE). Of that, $191.6 million – or one-fifth of the national total - was slated to be invested in several Northeast states (CT, MA, NH, NJ, NY, RI and VT). These investments will grow even further in coming years. Some useful links are below:
GasNetworks (www.gasnetworks.com) American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (www.aceee.org) Consortium for Energy Efficiency (www.cee1.org/) Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership (www.neep.org) National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency (www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-programs/napee/) AGA report, 12-08, on Natural Gas Utility Efficiency Portfolios (pdf) |
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