717: Is THIS the biggest clean energy opportunity? Panama Bartholomy of Building Decarbonization Coalition thinks so

Electrify Everything! 

Ok, we’ve heard that “Electrification” is coming, but beyond our Automobiles what else can be electrified? 

Did you know that cleaning up our built environment is one of the biggest clean energy opportunities today? In the U.S., buildings are the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, representing 35% of total energy-related emissions. There are meaningful steps we can take to reduce the overall impact our buildings have on the environment while also improving how we use and enjoy being inside of them. For example, Today’s guest finally convinced me that the replacement of my gas stove with an induction stove not only makes ecological but also economical sense. But I learned so much more than appliance economics.

Our communities need safer, healthier, and more affordable energy. Most listeners of this show agree with that. The Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC) is harnessing the power of coalition to forge paths for effective upgrades that power homes and buildings with clean electricity.  Panama Bartholomy, the Founder and Executive Director of the Building Decarbonization Coalition, has 25 years of experience in the building sector, and he’s committed to helping pave the way for electrification of buildings.  Bartholomy and his team are working to mainstream electric technology alternatives like heat pumps and induction stoves while also addressing the economic and equity implications of this transition.

Expect to learn:

• How neighborhood scale actions are the future of building decarbonization
• Market actors, including manufacturers and installers driving the transition
• The health and environmental benefits of eliminating gas appliances in homes
• Managing economic impacts of the gas-to-electric transition

Curious whether the move away from gas infrastructure can really happen?

We can all play a role in creating a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable built environment - Tune-in to learn how.

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