Many state and local policy makers are exploring or implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy policies that achieve emissions and health benefits, particularly by reducing criteria air pollutants and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As discussed in Part One, “The Multiple Benefits of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy” of this Guide, emissions and health benefits include improving air quality, avoiding costly illnesses and premature death, and helping to mitigate climate change.

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