In recent years, some progressive cities and towns across the country have embarked on ambitious climate and decarbonization programs. Towards the front of the pack were New York City and the City of ...

Marin County has released a draft plan to electrify buildings and thus reduce emissions from natural gas. The “electrification roadmap,” written by the Marin Sustainability Team and the Marin Climate ...

After years of debates, the massive environmental initiative of building electrification is finally becoming reality. With mandates for new construction and retrofits around the corner, multifamily ...

During its July 26 meeting in Trenton, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) approved its second energy efficiency framework, a move that opponents contend will result in mandated building ...

America’s cities and states are increasingly turning toward building electrification as a tool to further decarbonization goals. According to the EPA, building operations account for nearly 40 percent ...

Electrification in buildings—especially for space heating— is advancing across the US driven by policy incentives, consumer preferences, and advances in technology. This presents both challenges and ...

Direct fossil fuel consumption by buildings, burned in water heaters, furnaces, and other heating sources, account for nearly 10 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Switching to ...

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In the US, buildings are a tremendous energy burden. About 70 ...