The state should also begin paving the way to electrification. Electrification of standalone propane, oil heating and inefficient electric resistance baseboard heating can be implemented easily for systems at or near end-of-life. Existing incentives for replacing propane and oil heaters with electric heat pumps for space and water heating need to be strengthened while incentives for efficient fossil fuel appliances are eliminated. As outlined in the 2019 plan, state buildings should, under the leadership of the Department of Treasury, conduct both in-house and contracted American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers Level 3 energy audits prior to retrofits and upgrades. The audits will provide a baseline for a reduction target and facilitate implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that will lead to clean jobs and cost savings and contribute to building a green economy in the state.
The state should also begin paving the way to electrification. Electrification of standalone propane, oil heating and inefficient electric resistance baseboard heating can be implemented easily for systems at or near end-of-life. Existing incentives for replacing propane and oil heaters with electric heat pumps for space and water heating need to be strengthened while incentives for efficient fossil fuel appliances are eliminated. As outlined in the 2019 plan, state buildings should, under the leadership of the Department of Treasury, conduct both in-house and contracted American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers Level 3 energy audits prior to retrofits and upgrades. The audits will provide a baseline for a reduction target and facilitate implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that will lead to clean jobs and cost savings and contribute to building a green economy in the state.
