Sentences with phrase «strengthen energy efficiency policy»

In the case of the furnace rule, the state's other investor - owned utilities and the California Energy Commission were united in asking DOE «to maintain and strengthen energy efficiency policies,» said Simon.

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Businesses believe government policy needs strengthening, survey reveals, amid continued uncertainty across the energy efficiency sector

The American Lung Association supports programs and policies to significantly reduce demand for energy by increasing the efficiency of U.S. homes and businesses, strengthening appliance standards, and reducing the energy consumption of consumer products.

If policymakers provide financial assistance to existing nuclear plants, they should at the same time strengthen policies such as renewable electricity standards (RES) that stimulate the growth of low - carbon renewable energy as well as energy efficiency programs and policies.

Government policies and the EU's emissions trading scheme need to be strengthened to enable more energy efficiency and clean technology uptake, the IEA said.

The IEA report also noted that policies that strengthen energy security can be complemented by robust instruments to promote energy efficiency.

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They highlight fundamental and persistent challenges in the United States to the use of energy efficiency as a potent tool for efforts to mitigate climate change, strengthen national energy security, and realize the economic benefits of a comprehensive, forward - thinking energy policy.

NAR believes in the need to maintain and strengthen mortgage markets while supporting energy efficiency and lower utility costs, and we urge FHA and VA to reconsider their policy and work with industry partners to address these concerns with PACE programs.