​Is hydrogen energy a solution for clean energy or greenwashing that threatens to prop up the fossil fuel industry? Who is funding this technology? Where do they plan to use it? And why now? ​Hydrogen Energy is being talked about as the newest “disruption” to the energy sector and a zero-emission replacement for fossil fuels …

FracTracker Webinar: Greenwashing Hydrogen: Understanding the Climate Risks of Blue Hydrogen Read More »

Call in to ask Sean Armstrong of Redwood Energy your home building electrification questions. November/December meetings combined into a single event on 12/5/22. RSVP    

This is the second webinar in the Envisioning a Climate-Safe California: Stories and Solutions series. This webinar will lay out a vision for the future of California’s electricity system and highlight the people and organizations working to create it. We’ll explore the role of local governments, Community Choice Agencies (CCAs), and others in helping to plan for …

TCC Webinar: Building a Resilient and Equitable Grid for the Future Read More »

The Inflation Reduction Act is the most significant climate legislation in United States history, but reaching its full economic development and emissions reduction potential will require state and local governments to act quickly on implementation. How will the midterm elections impact state efforts to leverage IRA provisions to create jobs, cut emissions, and strengthen economies? …

EI Webinar: State Action Is Key To Inflation Reduction Act Implementation Read More »

Utilizing the Local Energy Action Framework (LEAF) to Create an Integrated Sustainability Plan & Identify Projects for Federal Funding The funding coming available through IRA and IIJA will be instrumental in helping cities meet clean electricity goals, but the number of opportunities may be overwhelming, and cities don’t know where to start or what projects …

RMI Webinar: How to Secure Federal Funding for Your Local Energy Projects & Create an Integrated Plan Read More »

The California Energy Commission (CEC) will host a workshop to provide an initial overview of implementation plans and identify areas of input needed for scoping California’s new Equitable Building Decarbonization Program. The CEC seeks feedback and recommendations on the initial program framework, implementation plans, and key topics that should be considered in program scoping. Staff …

CEC Workshop: California’s Equitable Building Decarbonization Program Read More »

Embodied Carbon: Deeper Decarbonization of the Built Environment The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) allocates billions of dollars toward low-embodied carbon material procurement, documentation, and labeling as new policies seek low-carbon solutions. As materials and construction account for 11% of global carbon emissions, the building community must reduce this carbon source across the supply chain to …

NBI Webinar: Embodied Carbon: Deeper Decarbonization of the Built Environment Read More »

The holidays are a time to spend time with family, cook meals and enjoy each other’s company. Want to make sure your holiday meal doesn’t come with a side of air pollution? Join us for “Pollution-free cooking for the holidays,” to learn more about the health dangers of gas stoves, hear about the benefits of …

EA Webinar: Pollution-free cooking for the holidays Read More »

Cold Climate Heat Pumps - Warm homes on the coldest days High efficiency Cold Climate Heat Pumps can heat homes even in sub zero temperatures. Learn more about this important clean energy tool. RSVP High efficiency heat pumps - often called Cold Climate heat pumps are a key technology in helping individuals and communities move …

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The 2019 and upcoming 2022 Energy Codes are supporting electrification as part of California’s work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Electric appliances such as heat pump water heaters, heat pump space conditioners, and induction cooktops are impacted by different aspects of the building code as well as planning and zoning. With increased incentives and reach …

BayREN Training: How the Energy Code Treats Electrification (2022 Update) Read More »

QuitCarbon has been drafting “Quitting Plans” for home electrification retrofits in the SF Bay Area since early 2022. They work closely with contractors and homeowners to find the best solutions, recommendations, and up-to-date incentives surrounding all things electrification. Join Cooper and Adam of QuitCarbon as they take us along their journey as Carbon Concierges and …

BDC Presents: QuitCarbon: Lessons Learned as Carbon Concierges Read More »