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Our initiatives are designed to engage with diverse audiences

When it comes to building decarbonization, there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach. In an effort to reach every corner of the country and the diverse audiences that come with it,  BDC developed a variety of initiatives, each with their own tailored strategy, to best engage with consumers, policymakers, stake-holders and industry.

Switch Is On Switching To Electric

The Switch is On

The Switch Is On campaign provides tools and support for homeowners to electrify their homes and begin a cleaner, healthier way of powering their lives.

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Groundswell

BDC's Groundswell initiative creates the conditions for a swift and smooth transition away from fossil fuels for American homes and businesses.

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California

We envision a future where all Californians have access to healthy, affordable, and climate-ready homes and buildings powered by clean and renewable energy.

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New York

Our coalition builds a table for a diverse set of stakeholders to come together around a common goal - decarbonizing the built environment in New York State.

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Thermal Energy Networks Building Decarbonization

Thermal Energy Networks

TENs are a neighborhood-scale climate solution that allows entire communities to equitably and efficiently access heating and cooling.

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Neighborhood Scale The Future Of Building Decarbonization

Neighborhood-Scale Building Decarbonization

A neighborhood by neighborhood, block by block, and town by town decarbonization strategy.

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Chefluencer Chefs Are Trusted Climate Leaders

Chefluencer

Because Chefs hold the keys to our hearts and minds when it comes to the kitchen, their influence on the shift to a fossil fuel free future cannot be understated.

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Explore Our Initiatives In the News

Electric appliances deliver comfort, controlled costs, and cleaner air inside and outside your home. Resources created and curated by BDC are available to support members in their electrification journeys.

Reports

Philadelphia Building Decarbonization Workforce Impacts and Opportunities

Building Electrification Institute, Economy League
Finds that by deploying multiple fossil fuel-free technologies and collaborating closely with the existing workforce, Philadelphia can create new economic innovation opportunities for its municipally-owned gas utility and career paths for its workers while addressing climate change
Electrification, Jobs/Workforce, Thermal Energy Networks (TENs)
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A Managed and Timely Transition Lowers Cost and Risk

Climate Solutions
Concludes that in Washington a managed and timely transition (starting by 2025) would allow gas utilities to plan for the energy transition, cut climate pollution significantly and protect low-income ratepayers
Gas Planning
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Healthy, Climate-Resilient Homes for All: Centering Housing Justice and Health Equity in Building Decarbonization

NRDC, BEEP Coalition, CRPE, CVAQ, LCEA, PODER, PSR LA, and Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability
Addresses how racist policies and practices create poorer housing quality for the most at-risk communities, summarizes the evidence that poorer housing quality contributes to health disparities, outlines risks and opportunities of building decarbonization and provides recommendations for equitable building decarbonization policies and programs.
Equity, Health Effects
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