BEI Resources on Building Electrification

 

Equitable Approaches to building electrification

Provides a framework for centering the needs and priorities of historically marginalized communities in building electrification to mitigate the potential equity risks and ensure an equitable distribution of the benefits.

BUILDING ELECTRIFICATION AND HOUSING AFFORDABILITY

Provides an overview of key housing affordability concepts, the current affordability crisis, and potential approaches to both electrify buildings and improve housing affordability at the same time. Additional information is included in BEI’s Housing Affordability 101 white paper.

EQUITABLE APPROACHES TO BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Explores the potential equity opportunities and risks from building performance standards and lays out a framework for equitable approaches to avoid risks and help ensure that economic, health, and community benefits reach those who need them most. 

LESSONS LEARNED FROM UTILITY FRANCHISE NEGOTIATIONS

Details the approaches and lessons learned from three cities (Minneapolis, MN; Eugene, OR; and Salt Lake City, UT) that recently renegotiated utility franchise agreements to help achieve their climate goals.

 
 

Why building electrification?

Explores why building electrification is critical for transitioning away from fossil fuels and the potential health, economic, and social equity benefits.

Building Electrification 101

An overview of building electrification technologies and common barriers and opportunities for scaling up implementation.