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The report finds that a significant portion of Donald Trump's 2016 voters hold views on climate change that diverge from his public positions. Nearly half believe global warming is happening, and many support international agreements, carbon taxes, and renewable energy deployment, despite also supporting fossil fuel extraction on public lands.

The report finds that a significant portion of Trump voters believe global warming is happening and support various climate-friendly policies, including the Paris agreement and renewable energy expansion, despite the candidate's public skepticism.

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the proposed Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) and model trading rules for greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units. EESI advocates for a more holistic approach that gives equal weight to biomass, combined heat and power (CHP), and demand-side energy efficiency alongside other renewables. The organization also emphasizes the need to protect environmental justice communities from pollution 'hot spots' created by trading schemes and suggests improvements to the Clean Energy Investment Program (CEIP) to better support low-income housing and energy retrofits.

The document outlines the environmental and economic benefits of energy efficiency in Alabama, specifically highlighting how policies like energy service contracts and building codes can help the state meet carbon reduction goals and save residents money by 2030.

The document outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in Arkansas, stating that specific policies could save the state $441 million and avoid 6.4 million tons of CO2 by 2030.

The document outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in Arizona, stating that specific policies could save the state $4.2 billion and avoid 15 million tons of CO2 by 2030.

The fact sheet outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in Colorado, asserting that specific policies could help the state meet its carbon pollution goals under the EPA's Clean Power Plan. It highlights that an annual energy savings target of 1.5%, combined with model building codes and 100 MWs of new combined heat and power, would avoid over 15 million tons of CO2 by 2030. These measures are projected to save Coloradans $1.5 billion and significantly reduce nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide emissions by 2030.

The document outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in Florida, asserting that specific policies could save the state $392 million and avoid 18 million tons of CO2 by 2030.

The fact sheet outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in Georgia, asserting that specific policies could save the state $1.9 billion and avoid 12 million tons of CO2 by 2030.

The document outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in Iowa, stating that specific policies could save residents over $7 billion on utility bills and avoid 9 million tons of CO2 by 2030.

The document outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in Illinois, asserting that specific policies can help the state meet 83% of its carbon reduction goals under the EPA's Clean Power Plan. It projects that by 2030, a combination of 1.5% annual energy savings, national model building codes, and 500 MWs of new combined heat and power would avoid over 29 million tons of CO2 and save Illinoisans $5.4 billion.

Indiana can achieve significant environmental and economic gains by adopting energy efficiency policies. By 2030, a combination of 1% annual energy savings, national model building codes, and 100 MWs of new combined heat and power could avoid over 15 million tons of CO2 and save residents nearly $3 billion.

The fact sheet outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in Kansas, highlighting its role in meeting the EPA's Clean Power Plan and reducing public health risks from air pollution.

The fact sheet outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in Kentucky, stating that specific policies could save the state $1.6 billion and avoid 12 million tons of CO2 by 2030. It emphasizes that these measures would help Kentucky meet 43% of its carbon pollution reduction goal under the EPA's Clean Power Plan and significantly reduce nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide emissions.

The fact sheet outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in Louisiana, specifically highlighting how policies like energy service contracts and building codes can reduce carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and sulfur dioxide emissions by 2030. It asserts that these measures would save Louisianans $1 billion and significantly contribute to meeting the EPA's Clean Power Plan goals.

The fact sheet outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in Michigan, highlighting its role in meeting federal air regulations and reducing utility costs. It cites a Michigan Public Service Commission analysis showing a return of $4.38 in utility savings for every $1 spent on efficiency programs. The document projects that by 2030, a combination of 1.5% annual energy savings, national model building codes, and 500 MWs of new combined heat and power could save Michigan $5.5 billion and avoid over 21 million tons of carbon dioxide.

The document outlines the environmental and economic benefits of energy efficiency in Minnesota, asserting that such measures can help the state comply with the EPA's Clean Power Plan and save residents money.

The document outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in Missouri, stating that specific policies could save residents $1.4 billion and significantly reduce carbon and air pollutants by 2030.

The document outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in Mississippi, asserting that specific policies could save the state $873 million and avoid 2.6 million tons of CO2 by 2030.

The document outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in Montana, specifically highlighting how targeted policies could save $84 million and avoid 1.4 million tons of CO2 by 2030.