Comments on: Efficiency First http://hugeasscity.com/2009/02/01/efficiency-first/ > so much wonderful packaged in such a mess Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:38:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Nate Cole-Daum http://hugeasscity.com/2009/02/01/efficiency-first/comment-page-1/#comment-2569 Nate Cole-Daum Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:50:28 +0000 http://noisetank.com/hugeasscity/2009/02/01/efficiency-first/#comment-2569 Dear Mr. Cole-Daum, Thank you very much for your e-mail supporting House Bill 1747 and Senate Bill 5649, the "Efficiency First" legislation. I'm a co-sponsor of the Senate version of this legislation. Both of these bills are set to come before their respective houses of the Legislature for a vote sometime in the next week. While not the largest slice of our air-pollution pie chart, building energy needs still significantly contribute to global warming. This legislation would adopt state energy code efficiency targets for new buildings and standards for public buildings. Just as importantly, it would require utilities to collect and disclose energy consumption data for public and commercial buildings, so we could further evaluate where and how we could improve those standards in the future. There is a potential "carrot" in all this: the bill authorizes local governments to engage in energy conservation services in coordination with local utilities. Under this program, the locals may provide lien-secured loan or, for the poor or infirm, grants for energy improvements. This program would not only help the environment, it could help thousands of households and businesses save energy dollars, especially as fuel costs inevitably rise. You can count on my Yes vote on this bill in the Senate. Thanks again for your e-mail, and for your activism regarding this important issue. Yours truly, Adam Dear Mr. Cole-Daum,

Thank you very much for your e-mail supporting House Bill 1747 and Senate Bill 5649, the “Efficiency First” legislation. I’m a co-sponsor of the Senate version of this legislation. Both of these bills are set to come before their respective houses of the Legislature for a vote sometime in the next week.

While not the largest slice of our air-pollution pie chart, building energy needs still significantly contribute to global warming. This legislation would adopt state energy code efficiency targets for new buildings and standards for public buildings. Just as importantly, it would require utilities to collect and disclose energy consumption data for public and commercial buildings, so we could further evaluate where and how we could improve those standards in the future. There is a potential “carrot” in all this: the bill authorizes local governments to engage in energy conservation services in coordination with local utilities. Under this program, the locals may provide lien-secured loan or, for the poor or infirm, grants for energy improvements.

This program would not only help the environment, it could help thousands of households and businesses save energy dollars, especially as fuel costs inevitably rise. You can count on my Yes vote on this bill in the Senate.

Thanks again for your e-mail, and for your activism regarding this important issue.

Yours truly,

Adam

]]> By: James http://hugeasscity.com/2009/02/01/efficiency-first/comment-page-1/#comment-2571 James Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:00:03 +0000 http://noisetank.com/hugeasscity/2009/02/01/efficiency-first/#comment-2571 The bill listed above references a different subject. The bill number for Efficiency First is HB 1747, there is no Senate number yet. The bill number listed here is the bill that modifies I-937 to allow for donations to this fund as RENEWABLE energy credits. Otherwise, great post, and it's a terrifically exciting bill. The bill listed above references a different subject. The bill number for Efficiency First is HB 1747, there is no Senate number yet. The bill number listed here is the bill that modifies I-937 to allow for donations to this fund as RENEWABLE energy credits.

Otherwise, great post, and it’s a terrifically exciting bill.

]]> By: spence http://hugeasscity.com/2009/02/01/efficiency-first/comment-page-1/#comment-2568 spence Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:31:45 +0000 http://noisetank.com/hugeasscity/2009/02/01/efficiency-first/#comment-2568 Dan, It's not that boring. The 2030 stuff may be in some addenda. Dan,
It’s not that boring. The 2030 stuff may be in some addenda.

]]> By: dan bertolet http://hugeasscity.com/2009/02/01/efficiency-first/comment-page-1/#comment-2567 dan bertolet Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:37:10 +0000 http://noisetank.com/hugeasscity/2009/02/01/efficiency-first/#comment-2567 Spencer, well, I didn't even give the bill a skim. The 2030 challenge language appears in multiple descriptions of the legislation that I've seen. But maybe that's just somebody's wishful thinking. Ugh, don't make me read the bill... Spencer, well, I didn’t even give the bill a skim. The 2030 challenge language appears in multiple descriptions of the legislation that I’ve seen. But maybe that’s just somebody’s wishful thinking. Ugh, don’t make me read the bill…

]]> By: Spencer http://hugeasscity.com/2009/02/01/efficiency-first/comment-page-1/#comment-2566 Spencer Tue, 03 Feb 2009 06:57:49 +0000 http://noisetank.com/hugeasscity/2009/02/01/efficiency-first/#comment-2566 Dan, Although I haven't read the entire bill word for word I have done a pretty good skim. It's pretty exciting. I'd like to add some more on provisions for low-income homeowners: Up to 25,000 homes can qualify for assistance per year. The low-income weatherization assistance has been rewritten increasing access to funding to both single family and multifamily buildings. It also states that a tenant can not be evicted from a building nor can their rent increase due to upgrades. Increased grant availability. Job training. Utility donations to low-income homes. What I can't find are the 2030 challenge improvements. Unless, it's part of the CTED items notspecified? Dan,

Although I haven’t read the entire bill word for word I have done a pretty good skim. It’s pretty exciting. I’d like to add some more on provisions for low-income homeowners: Up to 25,000 homes can qualify for assistance per year. The low-income weatherization assistance has been rewritten increasing access to funding to both single family and multifamily buildings. It also states that a tenant can not be evicted from a building nor can their rent increase due to upgrades. Increased grant availability. Job training. Utility donations to low-income homes.

What I can’t find are the 2030 challenge improvements. Unless, it’s part of the CTED items notspecified?

]]> By: Dan Staley http://hugeasscity.com/2009/02/01/efficiency-first/comment-page-1/#comment-2570 Dan Staley Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:13:20 +0000 http://noisetank.com/hugeasscity/2009/02/01/efficiency-first/#comment-2570 It's one thing to have code, it's another to pay for inspectors to follow through. It’s one thing to have code, it’s another to pay for inspectors to follow through.

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