Paper: Efficiency First

Discover how Minnesota is leading the way in energy efficiency and pursuing achieving ambitious net zero goals for commercial new construction. In this paper led by Center for Energy and Environment, Alex Chase and Shilpa Surana of 2050 Partners and others share their findings in Minnesota’s push to achieve net zero code goals.

Paper and Presentation: CRA vs. City of Berkeley

September 9, 2024

The California Restaurant Association case overturned a landmark ruling that allowed local governments to enact stricter energy codes. This decision has significant implications for decarbonization efforts and the future of building standards in the Western U.S.