Join the San Diego Building Electrification Coalition to learn more about the importance of transitioning from gas to all-electric homes and commercial buildings. Presenters will describe how we can meet climate goals and make buildings healthier and safer. At this virtual event, we will learn how to effectively advocate for building electrification at the local …
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In this webinar, we address methods to successfully advocate for and implement local building electrification policies. We cover different approaches: reach codes, land use, and State building codes, and the unique steps, resources needed, and timeline for each process. Presenters explore statewide efforts on the development of building electrification policies with an emphasis on local …
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This webinar will introduce the concept of Building Electrification (BE) and strategies to remove natural gas (NG) from the buildings we live and work in. We will discuss why BE is needed to mitigate the adverse health effects that burning NG in buildings and how to ensure a just and equitable BE transition. Finally, we …
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Building electrification is a crucial strategy to decarbonize our society. Each presenter will describe how they went about retrofitting their home with electric heating systems and appliances, what kind of problems they had to solve (panel upgrade, finding the right contractor, etc), how much the retrofits cost, and any financing programs used. We will also …
Learn about the challenges and opportunities experienced in passing the 2022 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (also known as Title 24 Part 6 or the Energy Code). We'll touch on the role of codes, standards & policy in decarbonization, grid modernization and resilience efforts. We'll take a look at the major Residential and Nonresidential changes in the …
(photo of Mayor Blakespear at the press conference celebrating the passage of the Encinitas Green Building Ordinance in September 2021) The San Diego Building Electrification Coalition will present the story of the City of Encinitas passing its all-electric new construction reach code from start to finish. This discussion will include conversations with various stakeholders including the Mayor …
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