The Foundation has awarded the following grants in 2008:
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
Washington, DC
($15,000/six months)
April 2008
To support the wide dissemination of the findings of a groundbreaking study – The Size of the U.S. Energy Efficiency Market: Generating a More Complete Picture. The study showcases the impact energy efficiency has on the nation’s economy and the potential powerful economic effects of increased efficiency investments.
Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc. (NEEP)
Washington, DC
($150,000/18 months)
April 2008
To continue promoting the adoption and implementation of regulations to assure that the six New England states meet high performance standards in all K-12 public school design and construction and major school rehabilitation investments. Relying on the adaptation of California High Performance School (CHPS) to New England conditions, NEEP seeks to raise energy efficiency rates above state standards and to further develop its website to explain the cost-effectiveness of new school building designs.
The Jordan Institute
Concord, NH
($50,000 / one year)
July 2008
To support its Granite State Energy Efficiency program for schools as it expands its energy assessments to include tackling heating fuel use, an important and often neglected efficiency opportunity that results in significant environmental benefits and cost savings.
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