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The The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)’s 2024 City Clean Energy Scorecard is out! This scorecard ranks 75 of the largest U.S. cities on energy efficiency and reducing GHG emissions and identifies the best-performing cities, the most improved, and those with substantial room for improvement, with recommendations for making progress. This year, the top three cities are: 1. #SanFrancisco 2. #Denver 3. #Seattle Find out what they did to earn the top spots and where your city ranks⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gXTxUzFj

Which U.S. cities have made the most progress toward increasing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions?   The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) 2024 City Clean Energy Scorecard ranks 75 of the largest cities on these metrics, identifies the best-performing cities, the most improved, those with substantial room for improvement, and makes recommendations for making further progress!   Find out which cities are leading the way and where your city ranks ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eaYZfBvV

Large U.S. cities are increasingly working to center racial and social equity in their climate and clean energy priorities, but there’s a significant gap in translating ambitions for equitable outcomes into specific policies and programs, according to the 2024 City Clean Energy Scorecard. The new report from the The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) ranks 75 of the largest U.S. cities on energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions and identifies the best-performing cities, the most improved, and those with substantial room for improvement, with recommendations for making progress. Where does your city stand? https://lnkd.in/eaYZfBvV

What's the state of clean energy in U.S. cities? Find out with the 2024 City Clean Energy Scorecard by The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). Learn which cities are leading on energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse emissions, prioritizing equity, and innovating building & transportation polices. https://lnkd.in/eaYZfBvV

The @American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s 2024 City Clean Energy Scorecard came out this week! This scorecard ranks 75 of the largest U.S. cities on energy efficiency and reducing GHG emissions and identifies the best-performing cities, the most improved, and those with substantial room for improvement, with recommendations for making progress. This year, the top three cities are: 1. #SanFrancisco 2. #Denver 3. #Seattle Find out what they did to earn the top spots and where your city ranks⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eUEdqyqf 

The most comprehensive analysis of how your local community (if you live in one of the 75 largest cities in the country) is doing on efficiency, clean energy, and equity was released today by my colleagues at The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)! Check it out! And congrats to everyone who contributed.

Our 2024 City Clean Energy Scorecard is out! This scorecard ranks 75 of the largest U.S. cities on energy efficiency and reducing GHG emissions and identifies the best-performing cities, the most improved, and those with substantial room for improvement, with recommendations for making progress. This year, the top three cities are: 1. #SanFrancisco 2. #Denver 3. #Seattle Find out what they did to earn the top spots and where your city ranks⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eaYZfBvV

EPA Announces Top Cities for ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings Denver Ranked 7! The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its annual list of the top U.S. cities with the most ENERGY STAR certified buildings. Los Angeles (876 certified buildings) and Washington, D.C. (631) once again claimed the top two spots, but check out this year’s rankings to see where your city stands. EPA generates a Top 25 overall list, as well as Top 10 lists for mid-sized and small cities. Over 8,800 buildings earned the certification last year, totaling over 43,000 buildings since 1999. To learn more about ENERGY STAR certification for buildings, visit ENERGY STAR Certification for Buildings and How to Apply for ENERGY STAR Certification.

How green is your city? Find out in new 2024 City Clean Energy Scorecard from The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). With funding support from Kresge’s Environment Program, the new report ranks 75 of the largest U.S. cities on energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions and identifies the best-performing cities, the most improved, and those with substantial room for improvement. The report found that cities are increasingly working to center racial and social equity in their climate and clean energy priorities, but there is a significant gap in translating ambitions for equitable outcomes into policies and programs. #energyefficiency #cleanenergy #cities

New #municipalbuildings in #Charlotte to be powered by electricity - It follows the latest round of updates on Charlotte’s Sustainable Facilities Policy, which is a cornerstone of the US city’s Strategic Energy Action Plan City of Charlotte #climateaction #urbanspace https://ow.ly/YSka50Rr3B4