oklahoma_cpp_letter_3.2.16-f8d5590c50992303.pdf

A coalition of energy and environmental organizations wrote to Governor Mary Fallin of Oklahoma, arguing that energy efficiency is the lowest-cost method for reducing emissions and meeting Clean Power Plan goals. The letter suggests that implementing specific policies—such as updated building codes and combined heat and power—could meet 87% of Oklahoma's 2030 compliance target, saving the state $288 million and avoiding 10.7 million tons of carbon dioxide.

• Energy efficiency is presented as the most affordable demand-side energy resource, costing less than renewables or electric and gas generation, and is described as the fastest and cleanest compliance strategy for reducing emissions.
• The implementation of specific energy-efficiency policies, including energy-savings targets, updated building energy codes, and increased use of combined heat and power, could satisfy 87% of Oklahoma's 2030 compliance goal under the Clean Power Plan.
• Utilizing efficiency measures to reach the state's goals would result in $288 million in savings for Oklahomans and the avoidance of 10.7 million tons of carbon dioxide.
• Beyond utility-administered programs, the document identifies non-utility opportunities for emission reductions, such as residential retrofit financing, combined heat and power, energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs), and green building certifications.

APA

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (2016). oklahoma_cpp_letter_3.2.16-f8d5590c50992303.pdf. https://www.eesi.org/files/Oklahoma_CPP_Letter_3.2.16.pdf

Chicago

Environmental and Energy Study Institute. oklahoma_cpp_letter_3.2.16-f8d5590c50992303.pdf. 2016. https://www.eesi.org/files/Oklahoma_CPP_Letter_3.2.16.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{environmentalandenergystudyinstitute2016oklahomacppletter3216f8d5590c50992303pdf, author = {{Environmental and Energy Study Institute}}, title = {{oklahoma\_cpp\_letter\_3.2.16-f8d5590c50992303.pdf}}, publisher = {Environmental and Energy Study Institute}, year = {2016}, month = mar, url = {https://www.eesi.org/files/Oklahoma_CPP_Letter_3.2.16.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }