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San Diego Live Data @619sdld.bsky.social · 2d

Mayor Gloria’s Admin Ousts Climate and Sustainability Director

Mayor Todd Gloria's administration has ousted the city's chief sustainability officer, Shelby Buso, amidst budget cuts that diminished the powers of the Sustainability and Mobility Departmen…

Mayor Gloria’s Admin Ousts Climate and Sustainability Director

The firing of the city’s Chief Sustainability Officer follows a pattern of weakening San Diego’s climate action arm.

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San Diego Building Electrification Coalition @sdbecoalition.bsky.social · 4d

“When a gas-powered stove is turned on, it immediately releases carbon monoxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and nitrogen dioxide into the air.” The result? Higher risks of asthma & pollution at home. Electric appliances offer healthier, safer homes.
www.housedigest.com/1970770/are-...

Is It Time To Ditch Gas Powered Appliances? - House Digest

From stoves to furnaces, gas appliances emit harmful gases and pose safety risks. Electric models offer cleaner, more efficient, and incentivized alternatives.

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Chloe Zilliac @chloezilliac.bsky.social · 15d

California cities including Menlo Park, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, and Mountain View have adopted smart new policies to encourage heat pump upgrades when air conditioners break. The goal? Lower bills, cleaner air, and reduced climate pollution. Read more: www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...

California Cities Embrace Novel Strategy to Cut Energy Bills and Climate Pollution: Target Air Conditioner Replacements

Heat pumps provide highly-efficient cooling and heating in a single unit, meaning households that upgrade can often get rid of their polluting gas furnace entirely and cut a key source of climate and ...

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Alison F. Takemura @alisontakemura.bsky.social · Aug 5

California lawmakers have decided to pause updates to carbon-pollution-slashing building codes — for six years. So what's next? Advocates highlight some exceptions in the law that might allow localities to push forward on their climate goals anyway. www.canarymedia.com/articles/car...

California halts building code updates in a blow to electrification

Local jurisdictions may still be able to adopt ambitious codes that help homes ditch gas and promote heat pumps under exceptions in the new law, AB 130.

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Jonathan Koomey @jgkoomey.bsky.social · Jun 18

I'm glad so many people showed up to protest on June 14th. I wanted to suggest one thing motivated people can do that will help with the long term structural changes we need: If you have fossil fueled equipment that is approaching the end of its life, replace it with an electric version.

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San Diego Building Electrification Coalition @sdbecoalition.bsky.social · May 18

Energy-efficient appliances lower energy bills, strengthen grid reliability & cut pollution. Yet Trump’s DOE rolling back standards & labeling rules that help families save money. Why? To prop up inefficient, outdated tech. More from Sierra Club:
www.sierraclub.org/articles/202...

Energy Efficient Appliances & Rebates Save Consumers Money. Trump & GOP Are Undercutting Those Savings.

Efficiency is a buzz word in the federal government lately for all the wrong reasons. Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is taking a metaphorical chainsaw (and in one case wielding a lite...

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San Diego Building Electrification Coalition @sdbecoalition.bsky.social · May 3

How can we build back better and create the homes and communities we need now and for the future? All-electric homes are faster, cheaper, healthier, and more climate-resilient than homes that run on gas. Learn more in @buildingdecarb’s new blog: tinyurl.com/3c8rj2mp

Building Back Better: All-Electric Homes of the Future

All-electric rebuilding saves money, speeds construction timelines, and produces safer, healthier, and more climate-resilient homes.

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San Diego Building Electrification Coalition @sdbecoalition.bsky.social · Apr 24

Thank you!

Senator Scott Wiener @scottwiener.bsky.social · Apr 24

Heat pumps — carbon-free HVAC & water heating systems — are essential for our transition to zero carbon. We need many more of them ASAP. Yet the permit process can slow down their installation.

I’m authoring legislation (SB 282) to speed up heat pump permits. It passed its second committee today.

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San Diego Building Electrification Coalition @sdbecoalition.bsky.social · Apr 24

Go Berkeley!

Matt Vespa @missionvespa.bsky.social · Apr 23

Berkeley continues to innovate with first-in-nation time of sale ordinance to cut pollution from existing buildings. Still lots cities can do to end reliance on fossil fuels!
www.kqed.org/news/1203655...

Berkeley Policy Aims to Cut Pollution From Homes, and Targets the Moment You Sell (or Buy) | KQED

The new policy requires that one- to four-unit buildings undergo upgrades that reduce planet-warming emissions around the time a structure is sold.

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San Diego Building Electrification Coalition @sdbecoalition.bsky.social · Apr 23

A new report from @cleeberkeley.bsky.social reveals that rebuilding all-electric after the LA wildfires is faster, healthier, safer, and more cost-effective than rebuilding with gas.

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A Cost-Effective, Fast, and Sustainable Fire Recovery in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles wildfires in January 2025 resulted in significant infrastructure losses, highlighting the need for an urgent, cost-effective, and sustainable recovery effort in the fire-impacted commu...

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SF Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility, SFBayPSR.org @sfbaypsr.bsky.social · Apr 11

The Simple Solution to My Awful Apartment Stove Only Costs $100! Check out Bon Appetit's recommendation: a healthier, safer, faster induction cooktop that is portable! Perfect for renters or those who cannot afford a full induction stove. www.bonappetit.com/story/cooktr...?

The Simple Solution to My Awful Apartment Stove Only Costs $100 for Black Friday

It requires no installation and it's on sale today.

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Sierra Club California @sierraclubca.bsky.social · Apr 11

#AB306 would move us backwards in utility affordability by blocking energy efficiency building code updates. These state standards have saved CA residents over $100 billion since the 1970s @caspeakerrivas.bsky.social, let's protect these vital cost-saving measures!
www.latimes.com/environment/...

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Matt Vespa @missionvespa.bsky.social · Mar 27

After an early stumble, good to see @mayor.lacity.gov issue this Executive Order for expedited permitting for all-electric rebuilds. Safer and climate-friendly! mayor.lacity.gov/news/mayor-b...

Mayor Bass Issues Emergency Executive Order to Help Palisades Residents Expedite Rebuilding of More Fire-Resistant Homes

En Español한국어

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Jan Hasselman @janhasselman.bsky.social · Mar 21

#BREAKING: King Co Superior Court STRIKES DOWN Washington Initiative 2066 for violating the state constitution.

Northwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · Mar 21

NPI staff are at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, Washington, for the oral argument in Climate Solutions v. State, the legal challenge to the BIAW's Initiative 2066. Will share observations and thoughts on the proceedings as it transpires. 🧵

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Stand.earth @stand.earth · Mar 3

🔥New InfluenceMap Report: The Global Campaign Against Building Electrification

🔎 How the Fossil Fuel industry has deployed its pro-gas playbook around the world, threatening the planet and public health.

Read the report:

The Global Campaign Against Building Electrification

A new report by InfluenceMap shows how the oil & gas and utilities industries are leveraging a common fossil fuel playbook to prolong the use of fossil gas in buildings globally.

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lindahk.bsky.social @lindahk.bsky.social · Mar 12

Breaking: New poll finds that most L.A. residents back tougher building codes & restrictions.

So why is CA (in #AB306) considering FREEZING needed updates to building codes for a decade?!

That won't save money—it will COST residents money & endanger lives!
www.latimes.com/california/s...

Most Angelenos back tougher building codes, restrictions on homebuilding in wildfire zones, poll finds

An L.A. Times poll finds near unanimity in support for safer building after January's wildfires.

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San Diego Building Electrification Coalition @sdbecoalition.bsky.social · Mar 20

BREAKING: Court upholds NYC's building emissions law! This landmark ruling affirms cities' authority to protect public health & tackle climate change through innovative local policy. A big win for clean air and climate action.

www.publichealthlawcenter.org/litigation-t...

Association of Contracting Plumbers of the City of New York et al. V. City of New York (2023) | Public Health Law Center

Industry groups and a plumber labor union challenged a New York City ordinance, Local Law 154, that prohibits the burning of fuels with high greenhouse-gas emissions in new construction.

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San Diego Building Electrification Coalition @sdbecoalition.bsky.social · Mar 19

@sdcitycouncil.bsky.social has a historic opportunity to advance equitable building decarb by including SB 1221 pilots in its SDG&E ECA. @joelacavad1.bsky.social @cmwhitburnd3.bsky.social @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social @seanelorivera.bsky.social From Tanisha Jean-Martin: sdbec.org/2025/03/18/s...

San Diego City Council: Advance Budget-Friendly Equitable Neighborhood Decarbonization Now - San Diego Building Electrification Coalition

San Diego City Council has a historic opportunity to upgrade entire neighborhoods with clean energy and pollution-free appliances when it amends its Energy Cooperation Agreement with San Diego Gas & E...

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San Diego Building Electrification Coalition @sdbecoalition.bsky.social · Feb 23

Great turnout today, thanks to CCL, City of Encinitas, SDLearn and all the exhibitors!

large public room with vendors at tables and many people walking and talking to tablers

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San Diego Building Electrification Coalition @sdbecoalition.bsky.social · Feb 15

This is a great self-guided tour for folks thinking about electrifying their homes, hope to see you there!

Rate It Green @rateitgreen.bsky.social · Feb 10

Green Homes Tour 2025: Scripps Ranch, & 4S Ranch, #Encinitas #California, February 22, 2 pm, February 23, 10 am: https://buff.ly/4aQdZBI @USGBCCalifornia #4sranch #ScrippsRanch #SanDiego #building #construction #realestate #greenbuilding #greenhomes #homes #greenbuildingtour

Green Homes Tour 2025: Encinitas, Scripps Ranch, & 4S Ranch, Encinitas, California, February 22, 2 pm, February 23, 10 am - Green Building Events - Rate It Green

The Green Homes Tour is organized by the San Diego Residential Committee. Each year, the San Diego Green Homes Tour brings together...

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San Diego Building Electrification Coalition @sdbecoalition.bsky.social · Feb 13

Considering electrifying your home? Stop by the Home Electrification Fair in Encinitas on Saturday Feb 22 10-1:30. meet homeowners who've electrified and talk to the exhibitors. Brought to you by CCL and the City of Encinitas.

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Free Registration Encouraged

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Justin Gerdes @justingerdes.bsky.social · Feb 7

California state Senator @scottwiener.bsky.social introduced the Heat Pump Access Act today. The legislation aims to make "installations faster, simpler and more affordable by streamlining the permitting process." sd11.senate.ca.gov/news/slash-e... h/t @buildingdecarb.bsky.social 🔌💡

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San Diego Building Electrification Coalition @sdbecoalition.bsky.social · Feb 2

Check out these local homes that are electrifying - self-guided tours coming up Feb 22-23 www.eventbrite.com/e/green-home...

Green Homes Tour 2025: Encinitas, Scripps Ranch, & 4S Ranch

Join us for self-guided home tours featuring a remodel, all electrified home, low water landscaping, rainwater capture and more!

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San Diego Building Electrification Coalition @sdbecoalition.bsky.social · Jan 31

Great article, thanks @sammyroth.bsky.social !

Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · Jan 30

Why are Karen Bass & Gavin Newsom rushing to rethink clean energy rules in the wake of the L.A. fires?

Rebuilding homes with gas furnaces won't be any cheaper or faster. If anything, all-electric homes are the best thing for everyone. My @latimes.com column: www.latimes.com/environment/...

Column: The Los Angeles fires are no excuse to slow down on clean energy

State and local officials seem to be rushing to rethink climate policies. It's a terrible idea.

www.latimes.com

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San Diego Building Electrification Coalition @sdbecoalition.bsky.social · Jan 25

Great article from Nick Brown at Build Smart. If you like numbers, you’ll love this story!

www.buildsmartgroup.com/blog/from-ga...

From Gas to Electric: What Really Happened When We Went All-Electric

Build Smart

www.buildsmartgroup.com

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