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The document outlines the environmental and economic benefits of energy efficiency in North Carolina, specifically highlighting how targeted policies can help the state meet federal air regulations and save residents money.

The document outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in North Dakota, asserting that such measures can reduce carbon pollution, save residents money, and improve public health. It specifically highlights the potential for North Dakota to meet over 20% of its carbon reduction goals under the EPA's Clean Power Plan through popular efficiency policies.

The document outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in Nebraska, asserting that such policies can help the state meet approximately 50% of its carbon pollution reduction goals under the EPA's Clean Power Plan. It projects that by 2030, a combination of 1% annual energy savings, national model building codes, and 40 MWs of new combined heat and power could avoid over 4 million tons of CO2 and save Nebraskans more than $382 million.

The fact sheet outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in New Mexico, stating that specific policies could save residents $645 million and avoid 3.8 million tons of CO2 by 2030.

The document outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in Nevada, stating that achieving annual energy savings of 1% could avoid 2.6 million tons of CO2 and save residents $466 million by 2030.

The fact sheet outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in Ohio, asserting that specific policies could help the state meet 78% of its carbon pollution goals under the EPA's Clean Power Plan and save residents $7.4 billion by 2030.

The document outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in Oklahoma, stating that specific policies could help the state meet 87% of its carbon pollution goals under the EPA's Clean Power Plan. By 2030, a combination of annual energy savings, model building codes, energy service contracts, and 40 MWs of combined heat and power could avoid over 10 million tons of CO2 and save Oklahomans $288 million.

The fact sheet outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency policies in Pennsylvania, asserting that such measures can help the state meet a significant portion of its carbon reduction goals under the EPA's Clean Power Plan while saving residents billions of dollars by 2030.

The document outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in South Carolina, asserting that specific policies could help the state meet nearly half of its carbon pollution goals under the EPA's Clean Power Plan. It highlights that combining private sector energy service contracts, national model building codes, and 100 MWs of new combined heat and power could avoid over 4.8 million tons of CO2 by 2030 and save residents $1.2 billion by the same date.

The fact sheet outlines the potential environmental and economic benefits of energy efficiency in South Dakota, asserting that specific policies could help the state meet its carbon reduction goals under the EPA's Clean Power Plan while saving residents money.

The document outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in Tennessee, asserting that specific policies can help the state meet carbon pollution goals and save residents money.

The document outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in Texas, stating that specific policies could save the state $5.5 billion and significantly reduce carbon and air pollutants by 2030.

The document outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in Utah, stating that specific policies could save residents $5.8 billion on utility bills and avoid 4 million tons of CO2 by 2030.

The document outlines the economic and environmental benefits of adopting energy efficiency policies in Virginia, asserting that such measures can help the state meet 85% of its carbon pollution reduction goals under the EPA’s Clean Power Plan. It highlights that specific interventions—including private sector energy service contracts, national model building codes, and 100 MWs of new combined heat and power—could avoid over 7 million tons of CO2 and save Virginians $1.8 billion by 2030.

This fact sheet outlines the economic and environmental benefits of implementing energy efficiency policies in Wisconsin. It asserts that such measures can help the state meet a significant portion of its carbon pollution goals under the EPA's Clean Power Plan while providing substantial financial savings for residents and government entities.

The document outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in West Virginia, stating that specific policies could save the state $410 million and avoid over 5 million tons of CO2 by 2030. It emphasizes that these measures would assist in meeting 26% of the state's carbon pollution reduction goal under the EPA's Clean Power Plan and significantly reduce nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide emissions.

The document outlines the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency in Wyoming, specifically highlighting how an annual energy savings target of 1.5%, national model building codes, and 40 MWs of new combined heat and power could avoid 2.6 million tons of CO2 and save residents over $2 billion by 2030.

The Union of Concerned Scientists analyzes a proposal to increase Illinois's RPS to 35% by 2030 and its EEPS to a 20% reduction in electricity demand by 2025. Using the DOE's ReEDS model, the report finds that these strengthened standards would drive $23 billion in clean energy investment, save consumers $12.1 billion in electricity expenditures through 2030, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 9.3% compared to a scenario with no policies.

The document evaluates the EIPC's Carbon Reduction Scenario, which aims to reduce carbon emissions in the Eastern Interconnection by 42% below 2005 levels by 2030. Analysis by Synapse Energy Economics indicates that this scenario achieves these reductions with cumulative ratepayer costs through 2040 nearly identical to a 'Business-as-Usual' approach. The scenario relies on a combination of wind energy, energy efficiency, and expanded interregional transmission, specifically projecting 103 GW of new wind in MISO states to support the broader region. The report argues that regional cooperation and updated, lower costs for wind and solar make these targets highly achievable and potentially 30% cheaper than business-as-usual when carbon costs are valued uniformly.

The Union of Concerned Scientists evaluated Chevron on 30 metrics, finding the company's performance ranged from 'fair' to 'egregious'. While Chevron provides detailed analysis of regulatory risks and maintains transparent political spending policies, it is criticized for its affiliations with trade associations that spread climate disinformation, its opposition to climate-related shareholder resolutions, and a lack of specific company-wide targets for emissions reductions aligned with the Paris Agreement.