ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Our Commitment
Lowering energy bills and reducing energy pollution through energy efficiency programs.
THE ISSUE
Energy efficiency — performing the same function using less energy — lowers energy bills, reduces energy-related pollution, and can mitigate the need for new power generation. Virginians pay some of the highest electricity bills nationwide, causing families living in severe poverty to use a disproportionately high 17% of their income for energy, on average, but these financial pressures can be alleviated with stronger energy efficiency programs. Making efficiency the bedrock component of Virginia’s energy policy will reduce pollution and household costs while creating local, good-paying jobs. Virginia can benefit from ambitious energy efficiency policies such as ensuring localities have autonomy over building codes and stronger efficiency standards for utilities.
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