Policy Acceleration
Our work focuses at the state level
As we make progress in a state, we document best practices and apply what we’ve learned to push forward with a tested, customized plan for other states' unique needs.
Regulatory reform
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Enabling public utility commissions to align energy system planning with state and federal climate goals.
Pollution-free appliance codes
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Creating blueprints that support healthy standards for appliance emissions to accelerate the transition from fossil-fuel powered to modern all-electric appliances.
Thermal energy networks
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An innovative neighborhood-scale solution for efficient heating and cooling that can transition fossil fuel utilities and their workers to clean energy providers.
Equitable rates
- Reforming the legacy energy ratemaking process to protect vulnerable communities from bill hikes and ensure that energy efficient climate solutions, like heat pumps and thermal energy networks, are affordable for everyone.
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Neighborhood-scale decarbonization
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Leveraging policy to direct a managed transition off the gas system and onto clean electric and thermal energy infrastructure that happens block by block and community by community.
High Road Jobs
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Supporting economically-sustainable careers for energy workers to transition away from fossil fuel systems.
Where we’re working:
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.
Colorado
We’re building resilient communities and advancing comprehensive and equitable decarbonization strategies to create a sustainable future for Coloradans.
Illinois
BDC is working to ensure Illinoisans have affordable, renewable energy and prioritize the voices and needs of frontline communities.
Maryland
We’re building partnerships to help ensure a future in which every Maryland resident has access to affordable, renewable energy.
Minnesota
We’re pursuing scalable, equitable clean energy solutions that create workforce opportunities, maintain energy reliability, and are accessible to all Minnesotans.
New Jersey
We're working to transform New Jersey’s energy landscape through education, advocacy, and innovation.
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.
Pennsylvania
BDC envisions a future where all Pennsylvanians have affordable, renewable energy.
Washington
Our coalition uses innovative, equitable decarb strategies to build a resilient, sustainable future for Washingtonians.