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Pathway to Decarbonization: 50001 Ready and GHG Emissions Reduction Planning Framework

Publication Type

Miscellaneous

Date Published

08/13/2023

Authors

Schmick, Rory, Heidi Fuchs

Abstract

CEE members work together to define market interventions that increase efficiency in end uses, systems, building types, and behaviors. This fall session features the popular Industry Partners meeting, when CEE members invite representatives from relevant manufacturers, distributors, software developers, and others to bring their insights to the table.

Year of Publication

2023

Organization

Building Technology and Urban Systems Division, Building and Industrial Applications Department, Energy Technologies Area

Research Areas

Industrial Applications, Energy Management Systems