Facilitating Building Decarbonization through Utility Allowances
One of the most pressing challenges in electrifying multifamily housing is the issue of split incentives for housing providers. Although housing providers want to prioritize the health, comfort and safety of residents by transitioning to all electric buildings, they encounter many difficulties trying to finance electrification. This report describes how utility allowance methods affect a property’s operating income and residents’ energy burdens, and it examines the impact of utility allowances on affordable housing electrification.
Tariffed On-Bill to Finance Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization Retrofits for Multifamily Buildings in California
This report delves into the critical role of building decarbonization in achieving California’s ambitious climate goal of net-zero emissions by 2045. To equitably decarbonize the residential buildings sector, Californians need accessible and affordable clean energy financing strategies to make significant investments to electrify and reduce energy consumption in all aspects of their daily lives.
State of Wisconsin Clean Energy Plan
Wisconsin's Clean Energy Plan is a pathway for decarbonization that prioritizes environmental justice, a diverse workforce, and technology innovation.
Michigan Healthy Climate Plan
Michigan's action plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition toward economy-wide carbon neutrality.
Michigan Healthy Climate Plan Online Portal
This portal provides information about Michigan's current climate initiatives and funding opportunities.
MI Healthy Climate Webinar Series
This webinar series from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy highlights opportunities to take action to implement the goals in Michigan's Healthy Climate Action Plan.
Developing an Equitable Building Decarbonization Strategy for Chicago
This report includes recommendations and strategies from the Chicago Building Decarbonization Policy Working Group convened in 2021.
2022 City of Chicago Climate Plan
The 2022 Chicago Climate Action Plan sets the city's climate goals and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 62% by 2040.
Value for High-Performing Homes Resources
This resource library compiles research, case-making materials, and tools to communicate the value of high-performing and energy-efficient home improvements.
Chicago Community Area Energy Profiles
The Chicago Community Area Energy Profiles analyze the energy potential of Chicago neighborhoods by showing potential energy, utility bill, and carbon savings from energy efficiency and electrification retrofits in common Chicago homes.