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Michigan Takes Big Step Forward on Energy Efficiency

November 5, 2009

Posted by Rebecca Stanfield in Solving Global Warming

Tags:
cleanenergy, energyefficiency, michigan, midwest

Michigan utility regulators have set the stage for a major shift toward a clean energy future in Michigan.  They have moved to eliminate a major barrier to capturing the vast potential for energy savings, with multiple benefits to consumers, utilities, the economy...

Harnessing the Power of Efficiency in the Midwest

July 10, 2009

Posted by Rebecca Stanfield in Solving Global Warming

Tags:
cleanenergy, efficiency, globalwarming, greenjobs

Good old Midwestern pragmatism is on display in Illinois and Missouri this week, as Governors Quinn and Nixon sign legislation expanding the role of energy efficiency as a resource that can lower our gas and electric bills while curbing pollution...

Midwest Playing Catch-Up on Energy Saving Building Codes

May 29, 2009

Posted by Rebecca Stanfield in Solving Global Warming

Tags:
buildingcodes, efficiencystandards, energy, illinois, indiana, midwest

Yesterday, the New York Times' Green Inc. blog documented the entirely unfounded, and unfortunately somewhat successful, opposition to updating energy efficiency codes for new residential and commercial construction by some Midwestern homebuilders’ associations.  A large chunk of the Midwest states...

Rebecca Stanfield
Rebecca Stanfield
Senior Energy Advocate
Chicago
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