Reflection | Decolonizing Decarbonization: How do we advance equity for green buildings?
A summary of the Midwest Building Decarbonization Equity Summit, following the theme of Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) hosted November 2-4, 2022.
Our Coalition Mourns with Uvalde, and far too many Communities
The Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition’s hearts and minds go out to the families and loved ones of those who have suffered loss due to Gun Violence. There has been a series of horrific tragedies that continue to plague our nation. Just in the month of May 2022, in Southern California, Read more…
Focus on Wisconsin: Coalition Makes the Case for Decarbonization and Electrification
If your gas boiler goes out in Wisconsin, should the state’s energy efficiency program help cover the cost of an electric heat pump? Or only another gas boiler of higher efficiency? Should the program be seeking to reduce carbon emissions? Should it support building electrification? These are some of the Read more…
Inaugural cycle of Coalition grants program drives equity, justice, and community power
Original post by Fresh Energy, a founding member of Midwest BDC and the fiscal agent. Transitioning Minnesota’s buildings—homes, businesses, schools, hospitals and medical practices, and more—to carbon-free, renewable electricity has the potential to reduce utility costs, increase housing affordability, improve community health and safety, and help state and local governments Read more…
News | Looking towards a net-zero future, Burlington considers requiring all-electric buildings via VT Digger
Burlington is considering a policy that would set an ambitious energy requirement for new buildings in the city: Either go all-electric, or pay a hefty carbon price.
News | Peak Gas Is Coming to the U.S. Sooner Than Anyone Expected via Bloomberg Green
ne of the largest utilities in the U.S. put $8 billion into a bet that natural gas would dominate American electricity much like coal had before
News | Health and environmental experts are coming for your gas stove via New York Post
Health experts are advising to use electric stoves over glass flames.
News | Gas Stoves Are the Scariest Thing in the Kitchen via GIZMODO
As a Climate Person, I strongly believe we urgently need to electrify everything and ditch natural gas completely. The problem is, I love my gas stove.
Webinar | Clean Cooking with Induction: Kick gas out of the kitchen!
Induction stoves are the cleanest way to cook and offer precision, speed, and control without the environmental, health, and safety hazards of gas.
News | Hot real estate tip: An all-electric home will probably save you money – via Grist
Despite the recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, at least one sector of the economy seems to be booming: residential construction. Specifically, the construction of single-family homes.