Building on Recent Energy Efficiency Successes in 2023

2022 was a very good year for energy efficiency, and in 2023 we can build on last year’s successes to accomplish even more. Accomplishments and opportunities include the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA); growing momentum on decarbonization strategies; stronger appliance, vehicle, and building performance standards; and increased attention to addressing underserved communities. Just IRA is projected to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in 2030 by about 5–8%, with the other building blocks contributing even more.