2024 SEPA Snapshots Series – Policy
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2024 SEPA Snapshots Series – Policy

  • 72% of utilities disclose carbon emissions, supporting transparency in the clean energy transition.
  • The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) boosts clean energy with direct pay incentives, but additional policy action is needed.
  • Energy audits, electrification, and retrofits drive utility-led carbon reduction programs.

Public carbon emission disclosures and carbon reduction strategies are becoming standard practices for utilities, with over 70% reporting their emissions. Policies like the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) have spurred clean energy investments, yet further action is needed to address persistent barriers and secure funding for a full transition.

Energy efficiency initiatives, including audits, retrofits, and electrification, play a vital role in decarbonization while promoting equity and sustainability. Collaboration among utilities, governments, and nonprofits remains essential to advancing policy-driven progress.

 

Contributors:
Ted Burhans
, Director, Market Intelligence
Yok Potts, Director, Research & Industry Strategies, Policy

2024 SEPA Snapshots Series - Policy