indiana_cpp_letter_3.2.16-ad79e80213d21d4a.pdf

A coalition of organizations wrote to Governor Mike Pence advocating for energy efficiency as the lowest-cost method for Indiana to reduce emissions and comply with the Clean Power Plan. The letter highlights that combining energy-savings targets, updated building codes, and combined heat and power could meet 45% of the state's 2030 compliance goal, potentially saving residents $3 billion and avoiding 15 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions.

• Energy efficiency is presented as the most economical demand-side resource, being cheaper than renewables or electric and gas generation, and it provides the fastest local emissions reductions.
• The implementation of specific energy-efficiency policies—including updated building energy codes, combined heat and power, and energy-savings targets—could achieve 45% of Indiana's 2030 compliance goal for the Clean Power Plan.
• By 2030, these energy efficiency measures could result in nearly $3 billion in savings for Indiana residents and the avoidance of over 15 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
• Beyond utility-administered programs, the document identifies non-utility efficiency opportunities such as residential retrofit financing, energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs), combined heat and power, and green building certifications.
• The signatories recommend that Indiana opt into the Clean Energy Incentive Program (CEIP) and expand existing rebate programs, tax credits for energy-efficiency investment, and utility performance incentives to maximize cost-effective reductions.

APA

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (2016). indiana_cpp_letter_3.2.16-ad79e80213d21d4a.pdf. https://www.eesi.org/files/Indiana_CPP_Letter_3.2.16.pdf

Chicago

Environmental and Energy Study Institute. indiana_cpp_letter_3.2.16-ad79e80213d21d4a.pdf. 2016. https://www.eesi.org/files/Indiana_CPP_Letter_3.2.16.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{environmentalandenergystudyinstitute2016indianacppletter3216ad79e80213d21d4apdf, author = {{Environmental and Energy Study Institute}}, title = {{indiana\_cpp\_letter\_3.2.16-ad79e80213d21d4a.pdf}}, publisher = {Environmental and Energy Study Institute}, year = {2016}, month = mar, url = {https://www.eesi.org/files/Indiana_CPP_Letter_3.2.16.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }