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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
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...
October 29, 2025 at 5:53 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.
October 27, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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
October 14, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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
👀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
July 24, 2025 at 2:38 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
April 9, 2025 at 11:48 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
April 6, 2025 at 6:39 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
March 19, 2025 at 11:06 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
March 18, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Celebrating Midwest BDC Staff. In honor of staff appreciation day we would like to honor our long-time staffer Jacob Serfling. He joined the Midwest Midwest BDC in the fall of 2021. Thank you @jserf.bsky.social #appreciation #value #hardworking #celebrate 🎊🎉🎈🌻 Jacob Serfling
March 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Happy International Women’s Day! Celebrate women in building decarbonization. #women #cleanenergy @marneseing.bsky.social
March 9, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Honoring Blacks in Building Decarbonization. Madeline Semanisin is committed to advancing equitable building decarbonization policies across the Midwest. She operates at the intersection of building decarbonization, equitable gas transition, energy efficiency, and housing. @nrdc.org #cleanenergy
February 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
DID YOU KNOW?: Midwest BDC’s housing working group advocates to state housing agencies that their programs address not just rent affordability, but energy affordability as well.
Hearing Notice Link: www.in.gov/ihcda/files/... @jserf.bsky.social #housing #qap
February 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM