2024 has been a monumental year for electrification and efficiency policies and market developments. From the passage of ground-breaking bills in Washington, Colorado, and California testing out new approaches to gas utility modernization, state energy offices considering how to weave equity and energy efficiency considerations into Inflation Reduction Act programs, and the development of “non-pipeline alternatives” (NPAs) frameworks as a key regulatory tool for the energy transition, it’s clear that clean, affordable, reliable and resilient buildings are on the minds of state leaders across the country.