Dream.Org’s Post

As we transition to a cleaner, greener economy that works for all, projects that will provide more reliable and affordable electricity, pollution reduction, and opportunities in communities across the country are running into challenges that require a legislative solution - permitting reform. To learn a bit more about why we need to pass permitting reform so that communities can see the benefits of the clean energy transition, please check out my new op-ed! https://lnkd.in/eQfGDTBR

🏬🏠 California’s EECBG Program-funded Local Building Decarbonization Challenge is a great example of focused collaboration between federal, state, and local governments to accomplish one essential climate goal: reducing emissions in the built environment. Here’s to more comfortable, efficient, sustainable, and resilient buildings.

Yesterday, Michael Greene and I had the privilege of attending the Southern New Jersey Development Council's Evolving Grid round table discussions. The event was a fantastic opportunity to delve into insightful conversations about the hurdles facing renewable energy development in Southern New Jersey and across the state. One of the highlights for me was Commissioner Shawn LaTourette's commentary on the challenges New Jersey faces in reaching its renewable energy goals. What resonated with me the most was the emphasis on acknowledging our successes but also our shortcomings in lowering our carbon footprint. By focusing on providing funding for infrastructure protection and enacting common-sense land use legislation that considers the impacts of climate change, New Jersey can protect the lives of its residents and ensure the security of the state's economy. Being realistic with ourselves allows us to face these challenges head-on, continue to strive towards our carbon-neutral goals, and make sure our communities become more resilient to the impacts of climate change. It's imperative that we work together to create a sustainable and resilient future for all. #RenewableEnergy #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction #EvolvingGrid #CommunityResilience #SNJDC #CarbonNeutralGoals #RenewableEnergyChallenges #ClimateChangeSolutions

A new report looked at 25 key metrics — from green buildings per capita to energy consumption from renewable resources — to evaluate the current health of states' environment and residents’ environmental-friendliness. https://lnkd.in/gRnDmXfy

Talking about market of green-building and zero impact house: - about 40% of the energy consumed in the EU is used in buildings - over 1/3 of the EU's energy-related gas-serra emissions come from buildings - more/less 80% of the energy used in EU homes goes to heating, cooling and hot water. https://lnkd.in/d7RHFkm3 #green #planet #people #building #wellbeing

Compelling data in this research on the cost and carbon savings from investing in energy efficiency for low income households. To see what measures ACOSS used in the modelling (and avg costs to implement) click on the tab "What does the research focus on", below the maps.

"The California Energy Commission voted unanimously... to begin a process to incorporate the value of “non-energy benefits,” such as health impacts and job creation, in future decisions about the state’s energy mix... That could help tip the scales towards clean energy programs that reduce local pollution but previously may have looked too costly to invest in." Quite the development! Click on the article to read more about NEBs (non-energy benefits) and what this change could mean for California. #California #CaliforniaEnergy #NonEnergyBenefits #Decarbonization #Decarbonize #HealthImpacts #CommunityImpacts #EnergyPlanning #EnvironmentalPlanning #CombattingClimateChange #ZeroCarbon #ZeroCarbonGoals #EnergyGoals #ClimateChange #EnergyPlanning

Retrofitting older buildings to become #greenbuildings is possible and a big part of the green energy transition! https://bit.ly/47FQasZ