Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition
@midwestdecarb.bsky.social
We're here to equitably decarbonize the Midwestern building sector by 2050 - join us!
(IL-IN-IA-MI-MN-MO-OH-WI)
Website: www.midwestdecarb.org
(IL-IN-IA-MI-MN-MO-OH-WI)
Website: www.midwestdecarb.org
Coming up tomorrow! This week’s PUC 102 is all about how to write an effective public comment, and we’re bringing back Dave Farnsworth from RAP. He’ll even dissect one of Midwest BDC’s past comments
RSVP here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
RSVP here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 29, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Coming up tomorrow! This week’s PUC 102 is all about how to write an effective public comment, and we’re bringing back Dave Farnsworth from RAP. He’ll even dissect one of Midwest BDC’s past comments
RSVP here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
RSVP here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
On October 25th, our Director of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships Eddie Davis attended the Energy Smart Home Expo at Ohio State University. Vendors from the city of Columbus, including groups like the Central Ohio Environmental Council, and was hosted by Electrify Central Ohio.
October 27, 2025 at 9:38 PM
On October 25th, our Director of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships Eddie Davis attended the Energy Smart Home Expo at Ohio State University. Vendors from the city of Columbus, including groups like the Central Ohio Environmental Council, and was hosted by Electrify Central Ohio.
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa has posted the recording of the renter energy burden roundtable moderated by Jacob Serling. ENERGY BURDEN ROUNDTABLE CEDI Learning youtu.be/XsJ2lhxC0JU?... @jserf.bsky.social
ENERGY BURDEN ROUNDTABLE CEDI Learning
YouTube video by Clean Energy Districts
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa has posted the recording of the renter energy burden roundtable moderated by Jacob Serling. ENERGY BURDEN ROUNDTABLE CEDI Learning youtu.be/XsJ2lhxC0JU?... @jserf.bsky.social
Big developers and Home Builders Associations frequently claim that energy codes that save money, improve comfort, and make healthier homes will cause housing construction to slow down. The data shows this simply isn’t true. #Housing #BuildingCodes #EnergyBurden” www.aceee.org/blog-post/20...
States Boost Building Energy Codes and New Homes Keep Rising
The data are clear: stronger energy codes are not slowing down new home construction
www.aceee.org
October 14, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Big developers and Home Builders Associations frequently claim that energy codes that save money, improve comfort, and make healthier homes will cause housing construction to slow down. The data shows this simply isn’t true. #Housing #BuildingCodes #EnergyBurden” www.aceee.org/blog-post/20...
Most Midwest buildings were shaped by extractive, non-tribal systems. But Indigenous communities have long modeled ways to build in harmony with air, land, and life.Let’s honor that wisdom as we rebuild with Indigenous wisdom.
#AirJustice #IndigenousPeoplesDay #HealthyHomes #ReimagineBuildings
#AirJustice #IndigenousPeoplesDay #HealthyHomes #ReimagineBuildings
October 14, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Most Midwest buildings were shaped by extractive, non-tribal systems. But Indigenous communities have long modeled ways to build in harmony with air, land, and life.Let’s honor that wisdom as we rebuild with Indigenous wisdom.
#AirJustice #IndigenousPeoplesDay #HealthyHomes #ReimagineBuildings
#AirJustice #IndigenousPeoplesDay #HealthyHomes #ReimagineBuildings
In this year’s #Grist50 list of climate leaders to watch: artists inspiring climate action through music, land stewards fostering resilience on farms, and more. Check it out from @grist.org grist.org/fix/grist-50... Congrats @marneseing.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 11:27 PM
In this year’s #Grist50 list of climate leaders to watch: artists inspiring climate action through music, land stewards fostering resilience on farms, and more. Check it out from @grist.org grist.org/fix/grist-50... Congrats @marneseing.bsky.social
👀Happening today at noon EST
📌 PUC 101: Understanding Public Utility Commissions, Utility Oversight & the Midwest Dockets to Watch
🗓 TODAY - July 24, 2025
🕛 12:00 - 1:30 PM EST
Register in advance HERE: ow.ly/6MFa50WuISX
📌 PUC 101: Understanding Public Utility Commissions, Utility Oversight & the Midwest Dockets to Watch
🗓 TODAY - July 24, 2025
🕛 12:00 - 1:30 PM EST
Register in advance HERE: ow.ly/6MFa50WuISX
July 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
👀Happening today at noon EST
📌 PUC 101: Understanding Public Utility Commissions, Utility Oversight & the Midwest Dockets to Watch
🗓 TODAY - July 24, 2025
🕛 12:00 - 1:30 PM EST
Register in advance HERE: ow.ly/6MFa50WuISX
📌 PUC 101: Understanding Public Utility Commissions, Utility Oversight & the Midwest Dockets to Watch
🗓 TODAY - July 24, 2025
🕛 12:00 - 1:30 PM EST
Register in advance HERE: ow.ly/6MFa50WuISX
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Job alert! @midwestdecarb.bsky.social is seeking a Business and Finance Manager. Learn more about this position and apply by May 15!
We're Hiring: Finance and Business Manager — Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition
midwestdecarb.org
May 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Job alert! @midwestdecarb.bsky.social is seeking a Business and Finance Manager. Learn more about this position and apply by May 15!
Please call your congress! usgbc.quorum.us/campaign/123...
Protect ENERGY STAR
Tell Congress to protect ENERGY STAR!
usgbc.quorum.us
May 15, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Please call your congress! usgbc.quorum.us/campaign/123...
This is huge!!!! 🌏🌻 The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs made good on Earth Day by adopting measures to make housing more sustainable—and affordable for those living in them, too. Michigan’s long-delayed code adoption : ow.ly/hQ3l50VGsaj
@michiganegle.bsky.social
@michiganegle.bsky.social
Release | Michigan will get greener building codes
ow.ly
April 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This is huge!!!! 🌏🌻 The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs made good on Earth Day by adopting measures to make housing more sustainable—and affordable for those living in them, too. Michigan’s long-delayed code adoption : ow.ly/hQ3l50VGsaj
@michiganegle.bsky.social
@michiganegle.bsky.social
‼️ Can you help out right now? Minnesota state senators need to hear from constituents that the integrity of Minnesota’s 100% standard must be protected. #advocacy #minnesota #energy #climate @freshenergy.bsky.social
April 9, 2025 at 11:48 PM
‼️ Can you help out right now? Minnesota state senators need to hear from constituents that the integrity of Minnesota’s 100% standard must be protected. #advocacy #minnesota #energy #climate @freshenergy.bsky.social
This week! 🌏🌼🌻 Coming up this week! 🌎🌻🌸🌼Curious about how decarbonization differs from efficiency? Puzzled by all the talk about electrification? Join Jacob Serfling for an insightful overview of Building Decarbonization! #earthday #everyday #buildingdecarb @jserf.bsky.social
April 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM
This week! 🌏🌼🌻 Coming up this week! 🌎🌻🌸🌼Curious about how decarbonization differs from efficiency? Puzzled by all the talk about electrification? Join Jacob Serfling for an insightful overview of Building Decarbonization! #earthday #everyday #buildingdecarb @jserf.bsky.social
Today’s news that the entire staff for the Low-Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as part of a larger purge at the federal Depart of Health and Human Services (HHS) is deeply disturbing. LIHEAP plays a critical role in helping high energy burdened households meet their minimum energy needs
Entire staff responsible for utility assistance included in HHS cuts, sources say
Those who work closely with the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program now fear for its future.
www.nbcnews.com
April 2, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Today’s news that the entire staff for the Low-Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as part of a larger purge at the federal Depart of Health and Human Services (HHS) is deeply disturbing. LIHEAP plays a critical role in helping high energy burdened households meet their minimum energy needs
👀Midwest BDC is releasing our fourth state Thermal Energy Networks policy landscape report today: Ohio! Advocates can find the new report and one-pagers, along with the previously released MN, WI, and MI reports at midwestdecarb.org/cchi
March 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
👀Midwest BDC is releasing our fourth state Thermal Energy Networks policy landscape report today: Ohio! Advocates can find the new report and one-pagers, along with the previously released MN, WI, and MI reports at midwestdecarb.org/cchi
We need your help! A concerning bill, HB939, has passed out of the House and is now in the Senate Committee of Local Government, Elections and Pensions. This is not good news and it’s crucial that we voice our opposition and block its path forward now. Read blog post HERE: ow.ly/YG6r50Vkk0X
#HB939
#HB939
March 18, 2025 at 10:12 PM
We need your help! A concerning bill, HB939, has passed out of the House and is now in the Senate Committee of Local Government, Elections and Pensions. This is not good news and it’s crucial that we voice our opposition and block its path forward now. Read blog post HERE: ow.ly/YG6r50Vkk0X
#HB939
#HB939
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Bipartisan progress? 🌞 Missouri & Iowa lawmakers introduce community solar bills, aiming to expand clean energy access. A step toward energy freedom & lower bills! Read more: pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/02...
#ClimateAction
#ClimateAction
Republican-led community solar legislation moves forward in Missouri and Iowa
Legislation in Missouri aims to launch a three-year pilot program, whereas a new comprehensive community solar policy goes before the House in Iowa.
pv-magazine-usa.com
February 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Bipartisan progress? 🌞 Missouri & Iowa lawmakers introduce community solar bills, aiming to expand clean energy access. A step toward energy freedom & lower bills! Read more: pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/02...
#ClimateAction
#ClimateAction
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Environmental justice, clean energy, utility transparency: Michigan voters speak out
Environmental justice, clean energy, utility transparency: Michigan voters speak out
Michigan voters favor clean energy, climate action, and green energy jobs, according to recent polling.
buff.ly
March 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Environmental justice, clean energy, utility transparency: Michigan voters speak out
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The City, Sustain Dane & Elevate Energy worked together with building owners to improve the homes of 71 families. Upgrades save households $90 to $120 a year on their energy bills. Read more:
Efficiency Navigator Celebrates Latest Building Upgrades
Madison’s flagship Efficiency Navigato
www.cityofmadison.com
December 7, 2024 at 1:04 AM
The City, Sustain Dane & Elevate Energy worked together with building owners to improve the homes of 71 families. Upgrades save households $90 to $120 a year on their energy bills. Read more:
Good explainer from Evergreen Action on what’s happening with the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and why Trump’s EPA is spewing a bunch of nonsense:
www.evergreenaction.com/press/greenh...
www.evergreenaction.com/press/greenh...
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: Fact vs Fiction
The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund has come under political attack over the past two months, as the Trump administration seeks every opportunity possible to rollback federal investments.
www.evergreenaction.com
March 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Good explainer from Evergreen Action on what’s happening with the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and why Trump’s EPA is spewing a bunch of nonsense:
www.evergreenaction.com/press/greenh...
www.evergreenaction.com/press/greenh...
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@repraulgrijalva.bsky.social fought for #EnvironmentalJustice side by side w/ communities most impacted by all forms of extraction. Thank u for all u championed + understanding the importance of cumulative impacts on our lands & peoples. A climate legacy to honor. Rest in power!
March 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
@repraulgrijalva.bsky.social fought for #EnvironmentalJustice side by side w/ communities most impacted by all forms of extraction. Thank u for all u championed + understanding the importance of cumulative impacts on our lands & peoples. A climate legacy to honor. Rest in power!