Join the Getting to Zero Market Leadership and Forum on 5/22 at 12:45 PM ET for a dynamic session featuring Breakthrough Energy Energy Ventures' affiliated startups pitching building decarbonization technologies and climate tech innovations for retrofit and new builds.

Learn more: hubs.li/Q02tXkS20

RMI is proud to sponsor + co-host the Getting to Zero Market Leadership and Forum with New Buildings Institute in Charlotte, NC, from May 21 to 23! The Forum gathers the brightest ideas for building decarbonization for 3⃣ days of collaboration, education, and networking. Register at bit.ly/GTZ-Forum-2024
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🆕@RockymtnInst and National Grid US report: utilities are planning for a #CleanEnergyFuture less reliant on gas. We analyze 9⃣ US and Euro case studies + offer insights on how integrated energy planning & non-pipeline alternatives are promising solutions: bit.ly/4b0uxpE

Great news! U.S. Department of Energy has adopted new #EnergyEfficiency standards for #WaterHeaters that will significantly reduce harmful carbon pollution and save US households $7.6 billion per year on their utility bills. Learn more here via Appliance Standards: appliance-standards.org/document/water…

Explore strategies for net zero whole life carbon buildings at the Embodied Carbon Summit on May 21, a day before the Getting to Zero Market Leadership and Forum. Space is limited!

Learn more or register. hubs.li/Q02sBSQB0

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What a news week for decarb!
Yet another update to celebrate: Department of Housing and Urban Development and Dept. of Agriculture announced a long-overdue update to energy standards for new low-cost-mortgage starter homes and affordable housing.

I wrote about it RMI Buildings. rmi.org/updated-home-e… Highlights in a thread: 1/

#DYK switching to an electric heat pump water heater would save the average New York household $268 per year on hot water costs? 😮

Analyze the numbers for your state with @rockymtninst’s new Green Upgrade Calculator: greenup.rmi.org

Today U.S. EPA announced award winners for Solar for All. ☀️🏅

This means 60 new programs across the country dedicated to increasing solar for low-income + disadvantaged communities.

Check out an interactive map of award winners & award size: bit.ly/4aFYrPU
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“We’re excited about the tool. Honestly, I think we’re gonna try to use it on every project.” Canary Media talked to an Upstate NY contractor about using RMI's Green Upgrade Calculator that shows costs and climate benefits of energy upgrades. bit.ly/3JoNJkY

🔥⚡️Want some electrification motivation @BuildingDecarb’s The Switch Is On has dropped a 🆒 new funk-fueled music video for the earworm #ImYourHeatPump by Mike T. Roberts & @willhammondjr

switchison.org/news/im-your-h… #HeatPumps #EarthDay2024

It’s #EarthDay , of course, we’re going to remind you that life in plastic is not fantastic.

In fact, raw materials to make plastic will account for over one-third of total oil demand growth in five years if current trends continue. bit.ly/3JtqNRm

📣The wait is over! Introducing @rockymtninst’s Green Upgrade Calculator: a first-of-its-kind home and vehicle upgrade analysis tool for energy pros to compare lifetime costs and carbon savings of green upgrades for individual residents or across a region bit.ly/3vKvm6D

Heat pumps, solar panels and EVs can save households money and slash emissions. A new calculator from @rockymtninst helps contractors figure out by how much bit.ly/3JpQaUd

The Department of Energy is convening manufacturers and customers like IKEA and Amazon to get next-gen heat pumps ready for commercial rooftops by 2027 bit.ly/4d3XnXG

🎉 #GoodClimateNews : States across the country are taking a giant leap forward with the #InflationReductionAct , submitting ambitious plans to cut climate pollution, Heatmap News reports: bit.ly/3JrU5A1

#Weatherization Workforce Gets a Boost: New Platform Connects Contractors and Job Seekers to Opportunities | Building Performance Association building-performance.org/bpa-journal/we…

NY is the FIRST state whose IRA Home Electrification/Appliance Rebates Program application was approved by U.S. Department of Energy and will expand NYSERDA’s EmPower+ program so low income NYers can access energy efficient upgrades for their homes.  governor.ny.gov/news/governor-…

Building housing where it's most needed can dramatically slash climate pollution.

Learn how city design can help us reach our climate goals in this David Roberts podcast, feat. two of our energy experts: bit.ly/3U317QH

Your community is our community. RMI is working to make the Earth a better place for you.

We strategically partner with donors and organizations to accelerate climate solutions that improve the quality of life for communities around the world.

📊🏘️Dive into the data! RMI's Green Upgrade Calculator empowers contractors, energy professionals, and governments to analyze lifetime costs and emissions savings of home + vehicle electrification. Canary Media's Alison F. Takemura has more: bit.ly/3JoNJkY