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Building Baselines: Lauren Westmoreland

Building Baselines: Lauren Westmoreland Lauren Westmoreland, SAHF’s Vice President of Energy and Sustainability As the need for sustainable, energy-efficient housing grows, Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF) is leading the way in supporting affordable housing providers on their journey toward environmental stewardship.  In this next issue of Building Baselines, we sat down with Lauren Westmoreland, SAHF’s Vice President of Energy and Sustainability to discuss the organization’s commitment to… Read More »Building Baselines: Lauren Westmoreland

A Fresh Look at 2024 Energy Costs by State

Ever wondered how much energy costs vary depending on where you live or work? A new graphic from Voronoi breaks down the average monthly energy costs by state across all fuel types, giving valuable insights.

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Setting the Table for Decarbonization: Key Insights

The NEEP report, “Decarbonizing Buildings: How States Can Set the Table for Success,” provides a roadmap for reducing carbon emissions in the building sector. It outlines strategies focusing on energy equity, workforce investments, carbon reduction, codes and standards, and utility planning.

ACEEE’s Recent Report

On January 17, 2024, ACEEE came out with a report titled “Affordable Housing Needs More Support to Comply with Building Performance Standards.”

The title tells a big story.

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Extending DEI to Energy Equity and Energy Efficiency in Buildings

Extending DEI to Energy Equity and Energy Efficiency in Buildings Part One Energy Efficiency is Key to Energy Equity BIPOC1, low-income and other marginalized groups are disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change.2 Additionally, these groups are more likely to suffer from energy insecurity and burden – spending more of their income on energy and/or struggling with access entirely.3 Numerous organizations across the nation and the globe are calling attention to… Read More »Extending DEI to Energy Equity and Energy Efficiency in Buildings