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ABCs of Multifamily Electrification Strategies
2023-02-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join this webinar to learn about electrification strategies for multifamily buildings of varying ages, climate zones, and sizes. This discussion will highlight key factors to consider when pursuing electrification projects and diverse case studies from multifamily organizations.

Designed to Deliver: Lessons Learned from Architects, Engineers, and Contractors in Zero-Carbon Buildings
2023-02-14 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Architects, engineers, and contractors (A/E/C) are essential in designing and delivering buildings that offer top value to clients while meeting energy and carbon goals. This discussion will highlight the A/E/C and client barriers to routine design and delivery of zero-carbon buildings, in addition to resources developed by the Better Buildings Design and Construction Allies that address the challenges.

Implementing the Inflation Reduction Act
2023-02-14 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Decisions made this year by federal agencies on the Inflation Reduction Act will determine the law’s impact on technology, industry, and emissions for decades to come. The landmark climate law included billions for electric vehicles tax credits, renewable energy investment tax credits, demonstration project funding, competitive grants, and more. The Treasury Department, U.S. EPA, Energy Department, and others have already announced some of these guidelines and are ready to tackle many more.
Join E&E News reporters Timothy Cama, Kelsey Brugger, Sean Reilly, David Ferris, and Brian Dabbs on Tuesday, February 14th as they dive into what has been rolled out so far, what is to come, who are the key players and what stakeholders are on the lookout for.

Electrify your home in 2023
2023-02-16 14:00 - 15:15 (America/New_York)
With natural gas prices high and federal and state tax credits in place, 2023 is a great year to explore adding a new heat pump to your home. In this free webinar, the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) will highlight the key points to consider in electrifying both new and existing homes — for homeowners, new homebuyers, and HVAC contractors, as well as utilities, local governments, and new homebuilders. SWEEP will also highlight the federal and state tax credits and utility rebates, which will more than cover the cost of replacing/upgrading your central AC to a heat pump system to deliver heating and cooling to your home. Finally, the webinar will show examples of homes making this type of upgrade, and of all-electric new homes with very low energy costs and excellent indoor air quality.
This 75-minute webinar will feature presentations and Q&A with:

Neil Kolwey — Building Electrification Specialist, SWEEP
Rachel Ellis — Communications Fellow, SWEEP
David Petroy — Founder, NTS Energy
Rob Foley — Technical Solutions Specialist, ICAST

Public Meetings and Webinars for the Commercial Unitary Air Conditioner and Commercial Unitary Heat Pump (CUAC and CUHP) Working Group
2023-03-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-08 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-03-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-22 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC, 20585-0121, United States
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register notice announcing public meetings to begin negotiations in an attempt to reach consensus on energy conservation standards for the Commercial Unitary Air Conditioner and Commercial Unitary Heat Pump (CUAC and CUHP) working group. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) requires that agencies publish notice of an advisory committee meeting in the Federal Register.
DOE will host a public meeting and webinar on the following dates:

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 6E-069.
Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 6E-069.
Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 4A-104.
Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 4A-104.
Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245.
Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245.

To attend the meetings in person and/or to make oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, email asrac@ee.doe.gov. In the email, please indicate your name, organization (if appropriate), citizenship, and contact information.
To register for the webinars please visit the Working Group webpage here.
Foreign Nationals attending in-person or participating via webinar are subject to advance security screening procedures. Please email Regina.Washington@ee.doe.gov to complete the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to scheduled meeting date.
Additional webinar registration information, participant instructions, and information about the capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/buildings/public-meetings-and-comment-deadlines.

What does it cost to electrify a cold climate city?
2023-03-07 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
CEE has concluded a first-of-its-kind project with the City of Minneapolis to answer a previously unanswered question: What would it take, with today’s technology, to decarbonize all 88,000 one-to-four-unit residential buildings in the city?
Join this webinar to hear the program team describe the analysis, findings, and recommendations to the City.

Clean Buildings General Q&A Session
2023-03-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
The Washington State Department of Commerce will be hosting a live Q&A session. Stakeholders are invited submit questions before the event. During the live session, the Clean Buildings Team will answer the questions submitted. All questions submitted at least 24 hours in advance will have priority.

Regional Teaming Events for U.S. Department of Energy Buildings Upgrade Prize (“Buildings UP”)
2023-05-19 13:30 - 15:00 (America/North_Dakota/Center) | Virtual
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Buildings Upgrade Prize (Buildings UP) will award over $22 million in cash prizes and technical assistance to teams of state and local government entities, community-based organizations, Indian Tribes, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations with winning ideas to accelerate equitable energy efficiency and building electrification upgrades in residential and commercial buildings. Applications to Buildings UP opened on February 18 and will remain open through July 18. Browning the Green Space, partners of DOE, will host a series of interactive Buildings UP Teaming Events to connect with potential partners to help build effective project teams.

BDC Presents: The Future of Gas in NYS
2023-05-25 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Lisa Dix, BDC’s New York Director, will be joined by the authors of BDC’s report “The Future of Gas in NYS”, Michael Walsh and Mike Bloomberg from Groundwork Data. They will discuss the key findings and recommendations from the report, including how New York State leaders can act now to save New Yorkers money and ensure an equitable, managed, and phased transition to clean energy by passing critical legislation, like the NY HEAT Act. There will be opportunity for audience Q&A.

Clean Energy Prize Informational Webinar
2023-06-06 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Clean Energy Education Prize aims to help HBCUs connect students of all ages to clean energy educational and career development programming. The prize is comprised of two distinct tracks. The Inspire Track supports the development or expansion of HBCU-hosted academic break programs for K-12 and community college students. The Partnerships Track fosters the development of academic and industry partnerships to grow HBCU advanced clean energy programming opportunities. Together, these tracks will empower HBCUs to shape the next generation of the clean energy workforce. In this webinar, presenters will give an overview of the prize tracks, requirements, and timelines. This webinar will also include a Q&A session.

Marketing Residential Energy Efficiency in the Era of Inflation Reduction Act
2023-06-08 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
The game-changing Inflation Reduction Act is impacting how residential energy-efficiency programs and home performance contractors will market to homeowners for years to come. How can program implementers and home performance contractors clearly and effectively communicate these rebates and incentives – as well as the full range of other opportunities on offer? Hear from experienced voices in the field in this Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call.

Demystifying Decarbonization
2023-06-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
P2S Inc. is kicking off #NetZeroBuildingsWeek with a panel discussion on decarbonization. Our panelists will share 101-level resources that break down the key components of building decarbonization and how it can affect our communities.

Highway to Healthy Schools Webinar Encore
2023-06-13 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Join us as we host a webinar encore for Net Zero Buildings Week of our Highway to Healthy Schools: Districts on the Road to Achieving Efficient, Carbon Neutral Schools webinar! RSVP today! #Decarb4Good

Retrofit reality check: Overcome challenges and maximize opportunities in commercial and residential buildings
2023-06-14 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
We need to perform roughly 3.5 million deep energy retrofits per year to reach net zero emissions by 2050. People who deliver retrofits say it’s time for a reality check on what it takes to do the work. Facility managers are busy. Retrofits are costly and financing can be hard to find. Contractors need training that they might not always be able to access. Homes might need critical repair before an energy retrofit. Supply chain issues. Labor shortages. The list goes on.
Join subject matter experts from Slipstream and IFMA for a frank conversation with experts who work in residential and commercial buildings about what it will really take to rise to the retrofit challenge.

CLF Net Zero Buildings Week: Young Voices, Big Impact
2023-06-15 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
All people deserve to have healthy and inspiring places to live, work and learn. To construct the needed buildings and infrastructure AND meet global climate targets, we will need to transform how, what and when we build as well as the materials we use. Strong intersections between efforts to decarbonize energy, decarbonize industry and decarbonize the building sector are increasingly recognized. With this heightened consciousness of embodied carbon in the built environment, it is important to remember the role of the next generation in raising awareness and inspiring adoption of emerging best practices while exploring high-impact careers in the field. Join the Carbon Leadership Forum to hear from Troop 1477 of Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Badgerland, the Carbon Zero Youth Initiative, and a university level architecture student to hear about ways youth can support this movement and how building professionals and educators can empower young voices for change.

Climate Art Workshop with Nicole Kelner: Envisioning the Future of the Built Environment
2023-06-16 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
In this workshop, co-hosted by Urban Land Institute and New Buildings Institute, climate artist Nicole Kelner will lead participants in an engaging workshop around envisioning the future of the built environment through your preferred art medium. This session will involve art prompts, breakout rooms to meet other attendees and share ideas, as well as focus time to create your masterpiece. Be prepared with your own art materials and come ready to engage with others and get your creative juices flowing!
Please note that this meeting is limited to 100 attendees. If you’re not able to join us at this time or we reach capacity, we will record this workshop and share it with all registrants afterwards.
This event is part of the Net Zero Buildings Week #Decarb4Good campaign – learn more at https://netzerobuildingsweek.org/ and be sure to share your creations on social media using hashtag #Decarb4Good.
Learn more about Nicole Kelner and her work: https://nicolekelner.com/

Paying for Home Decarbonization and Electrification – Addressing Cost Questions
2023-06-22 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
The cost to implement deep energy retrofits and fully electrify a home can prove challenging to homeowners, even with historic levels of funding being provided by the U.S. government through the Inflation Reduction Act. What additional financing approaches are available? What are their pros and cons? How can it be done equitably? Join in the conversation in this Better Buildings Residential Network peer exchange call.

Overview of the MI Healthy Climate Plan and upcoming implementation opportunities
2023-07-25 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Virtual
EGLE’s Climate and Energy Advisor, Cory Connolly, will give an overview of how the MI Healthy Climate Plan came to be, the Plan’s Roadmap to reach our goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 52% from 2005 baselines by 2030, and where we’re heading with upcoming federal funding opportunities. With the creation of the MI Healthy Climate Plan under Governor Whitmer’s leadership, historic federal and state funding for climate action, and upcoming legislation, we are getting things done in Michigan! Learn what’s happening, where we’re heading, and how you can get involved.

TECH & ESMAC Heat Pump Water Heater Education
2023-07-26 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
TECH Overview, ENERGY STAR overview, Manufacturer Heat Pump Water Heating (HPWH) Education session focused on technology features and benefits, appropriate applications, energy efficiency comparison to other water heater types, installation techniques and best practices, service support and warranty, proper maintenance, troubleshooting, and selling strategies.

Enabling faster installations Part II: Barnett & NBI
2023-07-26 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Barnett Plumbing will share how they overcame barriers to heat pump adoption with their gas loaner program, delivering the immediate need for hot water with a temporary gas loaner water heater until the right electrical work could be completed in the home to install a heat pump water heater. Visit our website to learn more about the Barnett Plumbing Quick Start Grant.
Next, New Buildings Institute (NBI) will discuss lessons learned with some of the newest technology on the market – 120-volt plug-in heat pump water heater. This lower voltage technology used in residential spaces could solve a big barrier to adoption because this technology can plug into an existing wall plug. Visit our website to learn more about the NBI Quick Start Grant.

First Public Workshop on California’s Approach under U.S. EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program
2023-08-03 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) invite you to participate in the First Public Workshop on California’s Approach under U.S. EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Program. At this workshop, CalEPA, CARB and several other State agencies will discuss California’s ongoing work under the CPRG Program, in which the State will deliver to U.S. EPA three climate plans over four years. Several State agencies will highlight existing climate plans, actions, and priorities that will greatly inform California’s CPRG deliverables.
Created under the Inflation Reduction Act, U.S. EPA’s CPRG Program offers States, large metropolitan areas, and tribal nations non-competitive funding to create climate plans. The climate actions listed in the first plan will be eligible to compete for $4.6 Billion in federal funding under the second phase of the CPRG Program. Given California’s substantial existing climate plans, such as the 2022 Scoping Plan Update, and the number of climate stakeholders statewide, California’s CPRG workplan focuses on coordination across State and local stakeholders, the public, low-income and disadvantaged communities, and with tribal nations. It aims to maximize greenhouse gas reductions as well as air quality and equity-related benefits.
This is the first public workshop on California’s approach under the CPRG Program. In the Fall, California will host in-person listening sessions to gather more detailed input on specific climate actions to include in CPRG deliverables, particularly those that will be eligible for later implementation funding. This initial workshop is meant to gather interested stakeholders and prepare them to offer more in-depth feedback as California’s CPRG work unfolds.
The workshop agenda and staff presentations will be posted on California’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program webpage.
All interested stakeholders are invited to attend.

The Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Heat Pumps
2023-08-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Heat pumps can be used as a decarbonization strategy in many building sizes and types to provide heating, cooling, and domestic hot water without fossil fuels, but implementation remains a challenge for many owners. Join this webinar to gain insights from multiple building stakeholders on the top 5 things building owners need to know about heat pumps to leverage them as an effective decarbonization solution.

Investing in America: Climate Action Funding Fair - Buildings
2023-08-10 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
The Investing in America: Climate Action Funding Fair is a virtual series of daily events designed to assist states, local governments, tribes, and territories to effectively identify, navigate, and prepare to leverage the many federal funding opportunities available as they develop climate action plans—as required under EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the many opportunities available to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Interactive panel discussions and Q&A are key event components for each session.

Enhancing Building Envelope Performance with the Building Envelope Campaign
2023-08-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
The Building Envelope Campaign is designed to help building owners and managers enhance the energy efficiency of their buildings. One of the campaign’s objectives is to acknowledge leaders who successfully implemented a high-performance building envelope. Join this webinar for an overview of the Building Envelope Campaign, including highlights from this year’s awardees as they share their high-performance building envelope projects.

IRA Home Energy Rebates Guidance Webinar
2023-08-28 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
The IRA home energy rebates guidance is out and we’re eager to share the details with you! Join us for the latest installment of the Federal Electrification Policy Coalition’s IRA webinar series to hear from policy experts and agency staff about what the recently released guidance means for IRA home energy rebates. We’ll walk through the guidance, anticipated timelines, outstanding questions, and most importantly, leave plenty of time to answer your questions.

8th Quarterly Stakeholder Meeting for TECH Clean California
2023-08-30 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
We hope you can join us at our 8th Quarterly Stakeholder Meeting. We have a lot to share with you — including:
– Key updates on our program activities and implementation plan
– Quick Start Grant recipients
– Six-Month Post-Install Survey Findings
– Marketing plans for 2023
Energy Solutions, the initiative’s implementer, and our partners will provide an update on our activities, timeline, and opportunities for involvement. TECH Clean California is a statewide initiative designed to accelerate the adoption of clean space and water heating technology across California homes. The initiative provides market incentives and workforce education and training to make it easier and cost-competitive for contractors to sell and install heat pump technology for residential replacement projects.
TECH Clean California supports existing programs, through matched incentive funding, and extends incentives statewide with an emphasis on access for low-income and disadvantaged communities. The initiative’s activities, which also include its pilot programs, Quick Start Grants, and public reporting website, will help California further its goal of being carbon-neutral by 2045. Join our meeting and learn more about what is happening with TECH Clean California and how you can participate in this initiative.

Nothing to Sneeze At: Health Benefits of Electrification in Multifamily Housing
2023-09-12 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
The electrification of multifamily buildings is crucial to mitigate both climate change and adverse health outcomes for residents. Electrification decreases exposure to indoor air allergens and pollutants linked to health conditions like asthma and low birth weights. Join this webinar to explore the health benefits of electrification and learn how multifamily housing organizations can leverage data on health outcomes to obtain additional funding and support for building electrification.
