Building Electrification

What can Behavioral Science do for you? Meet BEAR Hub – Free Behavioral Science Support for Programs

By Stephen Naimoli|2025-05-13T10:29:52-04:00May 13, 2025|

ACEEE is launching a new free service: BEAR Hub (Behavior | Energy | Action | Research). Through the BEAR Hub, we help transportation, buildings, and industrial efficiency programs turn behavioral insights into action. Whether you’re looking to boost participation, accelerate technology adoption, or overcome other behavior-related barriers, we provide research-backed recommendations to make sustainable energy choices easier. The service is open to cities, states, utilities, program implementers, nonprofits, and anyone running a program to reduce energy consumption. Join us for a webinar explaining what the new BEAR Hub can do for you. Attendees will be introduced to the staff and advisory board, who will explain what we do, how you can take advantage of these services, and answer any questions you may have. We will also share real-world examples of how BEAR Hub can help programs achieve their goals.

Stanford-CEC Energy Innovation Summit

By Katherine Shok|2024-01-09T13:55:51-05:00January 9, 2024|

The summit’s program will address pathways to net zero with a focus on electrification and reliability; energy systems for equitable transition; sustainable transportation, buildings, industrial decarbonization and supply chain manufacturing; and innovation through data.

2023 Buildings Breakdown: A Buildings Hub Listicle

By Katherine Shok|2023-12-12T12:56:15-05:00December 12, 2023|

2023 was a year for the books for building decarbonization developments. The Ninth Circuit’s Berkeley court ruling destabilized state- and local-level policy approaches, “StoveGate” swept the nation, Midwestern governments made strides forward, and, unfortunately, [...]

Federal rules and regulations round-up

By Katherine Shok|2023-10-17T13:31:58-04:00October 17, 2023|

In recent years, the federal government has been working hard to implement higher efficiency standards and regulations that would move the needle on building decarbonization on a national scale. Here’s a roundup of recent [...]

Buildings Hub Live: Home Electrification Rebate Programs

By Katherine Shok|2023-10-05T17:11:48-04:00October 5, 2023|

Atlas Public Policy is hosting its tenth episode of "Buildings Hub Live," where we spotlight the changemakers and technologies leading the charge to electrify our built environment. Join us Tuesday, October 24 at 1 pm EST for a discussion on the federal home electrification rebates as we chat with Karen Zelmar from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Symposium

By Katherine Shok|2023-09-29T14:51:53-04:00September 29, 2023|

Participate in this year’s symposium to discover how EPIC is pioneering energy innovations and forging a brighter future for California!

Heating Electrification Workshop 2023

By Katherine Shok|2023-09-06T15:07:27-04:00September 6, 2023|

Book your room at the amazing passive house Hotel Marcel and get registered for HEW2023 today.

Home Energy Score 101: Assessing Efficiency and Savings

By Katherine Shok|2023-08-29T16:49:48-04:00August 29, 2023|

Developed by DOE and the National Laboratories, the Home Energy Score™ provides homeowners, buyers, and renters comparable and credible information about a home’s energy use.

Nothing to Sneeze At: Health Benefits of Electrification in Multifamily Housing

By Katherine Shok|2023-08-29T16:46:42-04:00August 29, 2023|

The electrification of multifamily buildings is crucial to mitigate both climate change and adverse health outcomes for residents.

In the wake of the Berkeley ruling, what next for electrification policy?

By Katherine Shok|2023-08-22T18:57:43-04:00August 22, 2023|

In 2019, the city of Berkeley, California enacted a first-of-its-kind electrification ordinance that prohibited the use of natural gas in newly constructed buildings. When doing so, the city cited the greenhouse gas reduction potential [...]