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January 13, 2025

Building Decarbonization

Gas Industry Brings Fight Against Building Electrification to NC
North Carolina has joined a national debate over efforts by the natural gas industry to forestall such changes via laws ensuring “consumer energy choice.”
Policy, Planning Needed to Reach Net-zero Grid by 2035
Decarbonizing the power sector requires aligning coal plant retirements with new generation, according to a Columbia Univivesity-led webinar.
Report: Storage Program a Boon for Affordable Housing
A report found that affordable housing units with solar plus energy storage benefit from participation in a Massachusetts' Mass Saves storage program.
Electric Heating Bill Passes Wash. House
The Washington House passed a bill to encourage all-electric heating designs in publicly owned or leased facilities.
Natural Gas Use Expected to Rise in NY
New York will see an increase in new natural gas plants and hours of operation of existing plants after the Indian Point Nuclear Energy Center closes.
Mass. Competition Fast-tracks Net-zero Building Innovation
A Massachusetts Clean Energy Center competition to improve home energy efficiency inspires a new project to facilitate net-zero retrofits.
National Grid Explores Hydrogen for Home Heating
National Grid is participating in research to determine how to convert existing gas networks to support hydrogen that could be used for home heating.
California Travels down Electrification Road
California's Energy Commission tried to electrify buildings and improve appliance efficiency by approving electrification and green energy ordinances.
California PUC Adopts Electrification Pilot Programs
The California PUC created two pilot programs to jump start the state’s electrification of residential structures, devoting $200 million toward the effort.
Bakersfield Balks at Electrification with CPUC
Members of the California PUC met in Bakersfield and heard a much different kind of public comment than they’re used to in San Francisco.

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