by EAN | Nov 13, 2017 | 2017 EAN Convention, Pitches
Pitch Summary: Redefine “best available technology” beyond just building performance to possibly include location efficiency, electric vehicle charging stations, electrification, etc. Also, consider enforcement of the renovation provisions that should apply to...
by EAN | Nov 13, 2017 | 2017 EAN Convention, Pitches
Pitch Summary: Revise the energy efficiency self-direct path as follows: (1) limit self-direct funds to 70-80% of annual EEC contribution, acknowledging benefits all customers receive through upstream programs, education, code support, contractor training, etc.; (2)...
by EAN | Nov 13, 2017 | 2017 EAN Convention, Pitches
Pitch Summary: 100% sales tax exemption for cold climate heat pumps (CCHP) and heat pump water heaters (HPWH), similar to the renewable energy systems sales tax exemption and sales tax “holidays” for ENERGY STAR equipment. Fund through a surcharge/tax on...
by EAN | Nov 13, 2017 | 2017 EAN Convention, Pitches
Pitch Summary: Permit the EEUs to apply a subset of EEC funds toward electrification, storage, and renewable technologies. These expanded areas keep EEC funding within the electrical sector (thermal-only measures would remain limited to RGGI/FCM funding). EEC...
by EAN | Nov 13, 2017 | 2017 EAN Convention, Pitches
Pitch Summary: BCWG has been established at UVM to focus on improving quantitative understanding of the processes governing the release of biologically-generated gases from natural and engineered systems. The working group will be established by the four founding...
