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Implementation drives impact. Strengthen training, finance signals and institutional alignment, and reforms become routine practice. How do everyday system improvements add up to durable #BuildingDecarbonization
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Promises don't Reduce Emissions - Policy Implementation Does | GBPN
By: Dr Peter Graham When countries gather at COP30 in Belém, one question will hover behind every climate pledge: Can it actually be implemented? Promises don't reduce emissions.  Decarbonizing buildings requires ambitious policies, but more importantly it requires that they be implemented. When commitments are made,
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November 14, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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The perfect holiday gift!
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🎉 It’s here! Welcome to #TheCleanGreenNeighborhood. 🌱Our bilingual children’s book, by Kristin George Bagdanov & @nicolekelner.bsky.social, tells the story of the union workers building all-electric neighborhoods. Grab your copy & join us! tinyurl.com/55kmrvpw
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The image depicts a watercolor illustration in the children’s book The Clean Green Neighborhood. The illustration shows five characters, each representing a trade union worker, and a community member, all standing behind a banner that reads “The Clean Green Neighborhood.” The trade union workers are wearing their job site protective equipment, including helmets and high-visibility vests. Using a large pair of red scissors, the community member is cutting the banner to celebrate the opening of the clean green neighborhood.
November 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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The Building Policy Collaborative has allocated nearly $26 million in initial funding, paving the way for an innovative and equitable Round 2 that aims to engage more jurisdictions, especially smaller communities.

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Building Policy Collaborative obligates $25.95M in subawards; staff preview competitive Round 2 with equity and innovation goals
Staff reported that Round 1 of the Building Policy Collaborative subawards brought 27 jurisdictional applications and obligations of $25,950,000 of the $34.8M available for passthrough awards; roughly $8.8M remains for a competitive Round 2 designed to pull in new, especially smaller, jurisdictions and to add innovation and equity criteria.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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The Denver Regional Council of Governments is set to unveil a bold Comprehensive Climate Action Plan aimed at slashing greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2035 and achieving net-zero by 2050!

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DRCOG staff outline Comprehensive Climate Action Plan, set state‑aligned greenhouse‑gas goals and push regional waste collaboration
DRCOG staff told the oversight committee they plan to submit a comprehensive climate action plan to EPA by Dec. 1 that aligns with Colorado targets (65% below 2005 levels by 2035; net‑zero by 2050). The plan emphasizes building and transportation measures already underway and adds a regional waste working group to address low recycling/diversion in
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October 24, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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The ELM Action Fund endorses Danielle Spang for re-election to Beverly City Council Ward 2!

Serving on the City Council since 2023, her priorities include #WasteReduction, #BuildingDecarbonization & #ClimateMitigation programs.

Learn more: www.daniellespang.com
October 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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The ELM Action Fund endorses Maggie McKee for Quincy City Council Ward 5!
As Co-Founder of Quincy Votes! & Founder of the Quincy Tree Alliance, she brings expertise in #Sustainability & advocacy. Her focuses include #WasteReduction, #LandPreservation & #BuildingDecarbonization.
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October 1, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Innovative building material: cardboard-confined rammed earth. Strong, cheap, sustainable - revolutionizing construction with lower carbon footprint and waste. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #GreenBuildings #BuildingDecarbonization
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This surprising building material is strong, cheap, and sustainable
A team at RMIT University has created a cement-free construction material using only cardboard, soil, and water. Strong enough for low-rise buildings, it reduces emissions, costs, and waste compared…
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September 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Ulster County offers HVAC incentives for mobile home owners to save money and improve comfort. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #HeatPumps #BuildingDecarbonization #Retrofitting #GreenBuildings #EnergyEfficiency
New government program offers major HVAC incentives to mobile home owners: 'This is a more affordable pathway for many folks'
New York's Ulster County is taking action to help low-income residents replace their outdated HVAC systems with electric heat pumps.
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September 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Revolutionizing construction with supercool cement: eco-friendly, cost-effective, and game-changing. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #AlternativeCement #LowCarbonConcrete #BuildingDecarbonization #ClimateTech #Sustainability
Researchers develop incredible 'supercool' material that could revolutionize construction: 'Unparalleled advantages'
Scientists in China have developed a self-cooling cement that scatters sunlight rather than absorbs it.
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September 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Act now! Federal tax credits for energy-efficient home upgrades are disappearing by 2025. Make the switch to induction stoves and heat pumps to save money and reduce waste. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #HeatPumps #BuildingDecarbonization
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Federal tax credits for home appliance upgrades are disappearing — here's how to take advantage before they're gone for good
Realtor.com issued a reminder to homeowners that savings for energy-efficient appliances are available until the end of 2025.
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September 13, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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China unveils world's first zero-carbon tower with innovative green technology. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #GreenBuildings #UrbanSustainability #BuildingDecarbonization #CleanTech #NetZeroBuildings
China unveils world's first zero-carbon tower with 24,000 sensors
Discover how the zero-carbon building in Qingdao utilizes photovoltaic glass to significantly reduce carbon emissions and energy loss.
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August 27, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Save money and reduce your carbon footprint with a heat pump! One homeowner shares their utility bill savings after installation. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #HeatPumps #EnergyEfficiency #BuildingDecarbonization #CleanEnergy #Sustainability
Homeowner sparks discussion by sharing energy bill data before and after installing a heat pump: 'I can now ... compare utility bills'
Heat pumps are becoming one of the hottest home upgrades. One homeowner shared about how switching to this eco-friendly alternative to warming and cooling systems brought cost savings and environmental...
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August 17, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Harnessing the power of hempcrete for sustainable construction - a game-changer for the environment and health. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #LowCarbonConcrete #GreenBuildings #BuildingDecarbonization #Sustainability #AlternativeCement
Innovative construction method harnesses power of surprising material: 'It's definitely a game-changer'
Members of the Lower Sioux Indian Community in Minnesota have expanded hempcrete-based construction to homes off the reservation.
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August 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Inside look at a groundbreaking energy-efficient home in Central Ohio - a personal triumph for proud homeowner Steven Rhodes. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #EnergyEfficiency #GreenBuildings #PassiveHouse #NetZeroBuildings #BuildingDecarbonization
Proud homeowner shares inside look at incredibly efficient house that supplies all its own energy: 'A personal triumph'
One homeowner built a passive house in Ohio and now uses its solar panels to supply energy.
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July 23, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Architects transform rundown '50s log cabin into energy-efficient modern masterpiece, showcasing benefits of sustainable living. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #GreenBuildings #Retrofitting #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability #BuildingDecarbonization
Architects replace rundown '50s log cabin with modern masterpiece: 'The house was a mess'
Amale Andraos' and Dan Wood's modern home needed to replace their derelict cabin — and it had to be a Passive House.
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July 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's focus on affordable housing and climate change, particularly Local Law 97, could shape the city's future. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #BuildingDecarbonization #UrbanSustainability #ClimatePolicy #AffordableHousing
Climate Law Could Shape the Race for New York City’s Next Mayor
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, has vowed to strictly enforce the measure, Local Law 97, which calls for potentially expensive upgrades to buildings to curb greenhouse emissions.
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July 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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New Orleans takes a big step towards reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions with new benchmarking program for large buildings. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #BuildingDecarbonization #EnergyEfficiency #UrbanSustainability #GreenBuildings
Inside New Orleans' plan to fix its energy-hogging buildings
After a 10-year delay, the city passed an ordinance to benchmark its largest buildings in hopes of lowering bills and cutting emissions.
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July 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Learn more about our #buildingdecarbonization projects here: www.prospectsv.org/building-dec...
ProspectSV — Building Decarbonization Track
ProspectSV is working on multiple efforts to better understand what is needed from a building owner’s perspective and how innovative technologies such as CO2 heat pumps, battery storage, and smart pan...
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June 11, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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June 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Buildings are a major source of climate pollution — but we have the tools to change that. Decarbonizing with heat pumps, induction stoves, and electric appliances can slash emissions and lower energy bills.

Take action now: www.eldersclimateaction.org/actions

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June 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Join us on Wednesday at 11am PT to hear key insights from our SCALE 2030 Clean Buildings Ecosystem Assessment and Transition Framework for Washington. We will dive deep into what #Washington needs to do to scale #buildingdecarbonization – join us!

Register here: bit.ly/SCALE2030_we...
June 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Join us TONIGHT, May 27 at 7 PM ET for Harnessing Collaboration for a Decarbonized Future with Panama Bartholomy of the Building Decarbonization Coalition.

Register now: www.eldersclimateaction.org/events

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May 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Join us May 27 at 7 PM ET for Harnessing Collaboration for a Decarbonized Future with Panama Bartholomy of the Building Decarbonization Coalition.

Register now: www.eldersclimateaction.org/events

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May 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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To accelerate the pace of built environment decarbonization, we have to tackle energy demand itself. How is GBPN working towards this? GBPN Executive Director Dr Peter Graham outlines our mission and strategies for 2030 and beyond here zurl.co/wHWgT

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April 2, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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"The best solution to this approaching crisis is both bold and simple: act proactively.Prune back the branching gas pipeline network to protect both the system as a whole and the burned neighborhoods themselves."

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The Los Angeles Fires Accelerated the Looming Natural Gas Crisis
All American cities are at risk.
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January 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM