March 23, 2008: "P&G, Hasbro, Stew Leonard’s Among NEEP Energy Efficiency Honorees" (Environmental Leader)
March 21, 2008: "Reny's Recognized for Efficiency Effort" (Kennebec Journal)
Jan. 16, 2008: Region going clean, lean and green: Summit to highlight benefits of energy efficiency (NEEP press release)
Jan. 11, 2008: Bill seeks home-energy use at sale (Boston Globe)
NEEP is currently assisting the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) disseminate information about its solid state lighting research and development efforts. For more information, access NEEP's Technical Information Network for Solid State Lighting (TINSSL) Web site. For the latest solid state lighting news, visit the DOE's Web site.
NEEP Launches Regional Evaluation, Measurement and Verification (EM&V) Resource Center Project. Guided by an advisory committee representing a range of stakeholders in the Northeast region, this project will explore the feasibility of a regional evaluation, measurement and verification resource center including testing potential functions/services, and developing a multi-year plan based on in-depth interviews with key stakeholders. Finding and recommendations from the feasibility study will be completed by February 2008, and a development plan by May 2008. Please visit NEEP's Public Policy Web site for more information.
EPA releases its “National Action Plan Vision for 2025” and other important energy efficiency resources. As part of its National Action Plan on Energy Efficiency (NAPEE), EPA has released its National Action Plan Vision for 2025 report, as well as various guides that provide model practices for evaluating energy efficiency programs, resource planning, and estimating achievable energy efficiency potential. To view these reports, go to EPA’s Action Plan resource Web site.
The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has created an online resource guide providing simple tips for no-cost and low-cost energy efficiency measures, as well as advice for major energy saving investments. In addition, ACEEE is among several organizations who have developed an online resource describing the various federal tax incentives available to consumers for energy efficiency improvements. For more information, visit ACEEE's Consumer Guide: Online Condensed Version, ACEEE's Consumer Resources Web site and the Tax Incentive Assistance Project.
The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a Clean Energy-Environment Guide to Action that describes 16 policies and strategies, including energy efficiency, that states have used to meet their energy, environmental and economic objectives. State energy offices, public utility commissions, environmental regulators, other policymakers can use the Guide to analyze and implement programs that successfully integrate clean energy into a low-cost, reliable energy system for their state.
