Building Electrification
Millions of US Homes Are Installing Heat Pumps. Will It Be Enough?
The US heat pump market is growing, but it needs to accelerate to achieve critical climate goals.
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From Poverty to Power in Pembroke
In Illinois, a rural Black farming community shows that energy efficiency and electrification of appliances can lead to economic justice, without the need for more fossil fuel infrastructure. The program behind this success offers a…
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Roadmap to Reaching Zero Embodied Carbon in Federal Building Projects
A roadmap to zero embodied carbon emissions from US federal buildings projects and materials by 2050.
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The Economics of Electrifying Buildings: Medium-Size Commercial Retrofits
RMI’s latest report examines the economic and carbon impacts of efficient electrification of heating equipment in mid-size commercial buildings.
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California Becomes the First State to Commit to Ending the Sale of Polluting Heaters by 2030
Historic commitment sets California on a pathway to transition homes, schools, and businesses to clean and efficient nonpolluting appliance.
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Five Steps to Electrify Your Home: From Heat Pumps to Solar Panels and Induction Stoves
RMI experts share their personal takes on how to approach decarbonizing your home…
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New White House ‘Buy Clean’ Guidance Targets Huge Emissions Hidden in Building Materials
White House announced “Buy Clean” recommendations that will advance green building materials procurement for federal building and transportation projects.
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How Contractors and Electricians are Tackling Emissions in US Homes
What will the $25 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act dedicated to home clean energy and energy efficiency upgrades mean for contractors?…
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The Inflation Reduction Act Could Transform the US Buildings Sector
The Inflation Reduction Act could drive millions of retrofits, upgrades, and clean technology installations in US homes, schools, and workplaces.
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How RMI Is Accelerating Demand-Side Transformation to Deliver Ambitious Equitable Climate Outcomes for Buildings
How we can achieve transformational change by reducing the demand that drives climate pollution from the buildings industry.