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From: Columbia Missourian | Missouri bill could force Columbia to abandon sustainable building code requirements | Local | columbiamissourian.com

The Missouri House initially approved a bill Monday that would prevent municipalities from having any green or sustainable building standards in their codes if it would increase the cost of a building.

CHICAGO (December 16, 2024) – The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) announced winners of the 21st annual Inspiring Efficiency Awards, honoring individuals and programs that delivered groundbreaking advancements in energy efficiency in the Champion, Education, Impact, Innovation and Marketing categories as well as a Chair’s Award winner.  

Link: Energy Equity:  The Solution to Healthier Communities

From: Ohio's Home For Policy & Politics (gongwer-oh.com)

Ten months after it advanced from a House committee, a long-stalled, bipartisan energy efficiency measure may be getting new life.
House leaders are whipping votes for the committee-reported plan (HB 79) to clarify utilities' ability to launch energy efficiency programs, teeing up its potential inclusion in an upcoming House session calendar as early as Wednesday.

Diverse coalition of builders, groups urge adoption of energy-efficient building codes

Update to Michigan’s building energy codes can save money 

Chicago (January 8, 2024) – The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) today announced winners of the 20th annual Inspiring Efficiency Awards, honoring individuals and programs who delivered groundbreaking advancements in energy efficiency in seven categories: Leadership, Champion, Education, Impact, Innovation, Marketing

September 2023, Chicago, IL– The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) has recently partnered with the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) to join the EMPOWERED program, a U.S. Department of Energy-funded initiative providing free education and training on clean energy safety and installation to building professionals.

Chicago, IL: The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) announced that Paige Knutsen will be joining MEEA as Executive Director, effective mid-September.

Paige will be joining MEEA from Franklin Energy, where she most recently was Central Region Vice President. Paige also served on MEEA’s Board of Directors. Paige will be bringing her experience in energy efficiency program delivery and organizational excellence to MEEA.

Additionally, Paige’s experiences that will benefit MEEA moving forward include:

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For the first time in the Midwest, a town has passed an ordinance requiring new buildings to be all-electric.