north_dakota_cpp_letter_3.2.16-a6efe988b826abc0.pdf

The document argues that energy efficiency is the lowest-cost method for reducing emissions and managing energy demand in North Dakota. It recommends expanding loan programs, adopting utility performance incentives, and opting into the Clean Energy Incentive Program (CEIP). The authors claim that implementing specific energy-efficiency policies could meet 20 percent of North Dakota's 2030 compliance goal under the Clean Power Plan, potentially saving residents $335 million and avoiding over 2.5 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions.

• Energy efficiency is identified as the most affordable demand-side energy resource, costing less than renewables or electric and gas generation, and is described as the fastest and cheapest way to meet energy demand while improving air quality.
• Beyond utility-administered programs, North Dakota can achieve emissions reductions through non-utility policies, including combined heat and power, green building certifications via building energy codes, residential retrofit financing, and energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs). The U.S. ESPC market generates more than $5 billion in new investments annually.
• The authors recommend that North Dakota expand its loan program for energy-efficient investments, adopt utility performance incentives tied to energy savings targets, and opt into the Clean Energy Incentive Program (CEIP) to maximize cost-effective emissions reductions.
• Implementing a combination of energy-savings targets, updated building energy codes, and increased combined heat and power could meet 20 percent of North Dakota's 2030 compliance goal under the Clean Power Plan, potentially avoiding over 2.5 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions and saving North Dakotans $335 million.

APA

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (2016). north_dakota_cpp_letter_3.2.16-a6efe988b826abc0.pdf. https://www.eesi.org/files/North_Dakota_CPP_Letter_3.2.16.pdf

Chicago

Environmental and Energy Study Institute. north_dakota_cpp_letter_3.2.16-a6efe988b826abc0.pdf. 2016. https://www.eesi.org/files/North_Dakota_CPP_Letter_3.2.16.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{environmentalandenergystudyinstitute2016northdakotacppletter3216a6efe988b826abc0pdf, author = {{Environmental and Energy Study Institute}}, title = {{north\_dakota\_cpp\_letter\_3.2.16-a6efe988b826abc0.pdf}}, publisher = {Environmental and Energy Study Institute}, year = {2016}, month = mar, url = {https://www.eesi.org/files/North_Dakota_CPP_Letter_3.2.16.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }