Climate XChange Staff

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Policy Explainer: How States Can Create Resilient and Sustainable Cities Through Cool Roof Policy

Destiny Gonzalez ǀ Policy & Research ProgramThis summer, cities endured soaring temperatures well beyond 100°F, making it likely the hottest summer on global record. Urban settings tend to trap more heat than less densely populated areas — straining economic resources,...

Policy Explainer: How Appliance Standards Can Cut Emissions and Increase Savings

Climate XChange’s Dashboard Digest is a deep dive on each of the policies that we track in the State Climate Policy Dashboard and an exploration of how these policies can interact with one another to form a robust policy landscape....

2022 Impact Report: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Foreword States are critical in accelerating the transition to a zero-emissions economy, which is why Climate XChange (CXC) is focused on helping states access federal funding and pass equitable climate policies. In a year of unprecedented progress — with the passing...

Policy Explainer: How States Can Leverage Weatherization Assistance Programs to Reach Climate Targets

Climate XChange’s Dashboard Digest is a deep dive on each of the policies that we track in the State Climate Policy Dashboard and an exploration of how these policies can interact with one another to form a robust policy landscape....

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Policy Explainer: Writing a Blueprint for Efficiency with Energy Codes

Climate XChange’s Dashboard Digest is a deep dive on each of the policies that we track in the State Climate Policy Dashboard and an exploration of how these policies can interact with one another to form a robust policy landscape....

Policy Explainer: How Energy Efficiency Resource Standards Align Utility Profits with Energy Savings

Climate XChange’s Dashboard Digest is a deep dive on each of the policies that we track in the State Climate Policy Dashboard and an exploration of how these policies can interact with one another to form a robust policy landscape....

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Policy Primer: Why States are Targeting Buildings Policies to Meet Their Climate Goals

Climate XChange’s Dashboard Digest is a deep dive on each of the policies that we track in the State Climate Policy Dashboard and an exploration of how these policies can interact with one another to form a robust policy landscape....

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Policy Explainer: How States Can Expand Consumer Power Choices

Climate XChange’s Dashboard Digest is a deep dive on each of the policies that we track in the State Climate Policy Dashboard and an exploration of how these policies can interact with one another to form a robust policy landscape....

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Policy Explainer: What States Can Do to Modernize the Grid

Climate XChange’s Dashboard Digest is a deep dive on each of the policies that we track in the State Climate Policy Dashboard and an exploration of how these policies can interact with one another to form a robust policy landscape....