#DYK switching to an electric heat pump water heater would save the average New York household $268 per year on hot water costs? 😮 Analyze the numbers for your state with RMI’s new Green Upgrade Calculator: greenup.rmi.org

It’s #EarthDay, of course, we’re going to remind you that life in plastic is not fantastic. In fact, raw materials to make plastic will account for over one-third of total oil demand growth in five years if current trends continue. bit.ly/3JtqNRm

🔥⚡️Want some electrification motivation Building Decarbonization Coalition’s The Switch Is On has dropped a 🆒 new funk-fueled music video for the earworm #ImYourHeatPump by Mike T. Roberts & Will Hammond Jr. switchison.org/news/im-your-h… #HeatPumps #EarthDay2024

“We’re excited about the tool. Honestly, I think we’re gonna try to use it on every project.” Canary Media talked to an Upstate NY contractor about using RMI's Green Upgrade Calculator that shows costs and climate benefits of energy upgrades. bit.ly/3JoNJkY

Today U.S. EPA announced award winners for Solar for All. ☀️🏅 This means 60 new programs across the country dedicated to increasing solar for low-income + disadvantaged communities. Check out an interactive map of award winners & award size: bit.ly/4aFYrPU (1/2)

Explore strategies for net zero whole life carbon buildings at the Embodied Carbon Summit on May 21, a day before the Getting to Zero Market Leadership and Forum. Space is limited! Learn more or register. hubs.li/Q02sBSQB0 #EmbodiedCarbonSummit #GTZForum2024 #ZeroCarbonBuildings

Join the Getting to Zero Market Leadership and Forum on 5/22 at 12:45 PM ET for a dynamic session featuring Breakthrough Energy Energy Ventures' affiliated startups pitching building decarbonization technologies and climate tech innovations for retrofit and new builds. Learn more: hubs.li/Q02tXkS20

Great news! U.S. Department of Energy has adopted new #EnergyEfficiency standards for #WaterHeaters that will significantly reduce harmful carbon pollution and save US households $7.6 billion per year on their utility bills. Learn more here via Appliance Standards: appliance-standards.org/document/water…

🆕RMI and National Grid US report: utilities are planning for a #CleanEnergyFuture less reliant on gas. We analyze 9⃣ US and Euro case studies + offer insights on how integrated energy planning & non-pipeline alternatives are promising solutions: bit.ly/4b0uxpE

RMI is proud to sponsor + co-host the Getting to Zero Market Leadership and Forum with New Buildings Institute in Charlotte, NC, from May 21 to 23! The Forum gathers the brightest ideas for building decarbonization for 3⃣ days of collaboration, education, and networking. Register at bit.ly/GTZ-Forum-2024 #GTZForum2024

"Earlier this week on Wednesday, the DOE finalized a rule to phase out fossil fuel use in newly constructed federal buildings and those that have undergone extensive renovations. Under the Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings rules,

Is your indoor air healthy? #IndoorAirQuality guidelines would help confirm! 😷 ICYMI, RMI Buildings' report encourages federal & state agencies to address indoor air pollution from fossil fuels and more to protect health. #CleanAirSavesLives #AQAW2024 bit.ly/3LUElar

Join the Getting to Zero Market Leadership and Forum closing plenary, A United Strategy for Decarbonization, on May 23 to learn innovative strategies for maximizing funding and the equitable benefits of getting to zero. View the program: hubs.li/Q02wq1Fl0 U.S. Department of Energy E3 Clean Energy Works Governor Josh Stein

With billions in clean energy incentives available from #IRA, #BIL + other federal funding sources, there’s never been a better time to upgrade homes, offices, & other buildings. Learn how to “stack” incentives to get the most out of upgrade projects: rmi.org/incentive-stac…

Thinking about home electrification? Transitioning your space to clean energy can be hard without help. Gain expert guidance on selecting the right contractor and sidestepping common hurdles with this guide from The Washington Post: wapo.st/3JPUJHN

New federal efficiency standards, local air quality regulations, and government incentives are spurring a shift toward the up-and-coming clean energy tech. Learn more in the latest #ElectrifiedLife column from Alison F. Takemura: bit.ly/4bdUYbA

Federal clean energy dollars are aiding first responders! 🚒👮‍♂️ Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, a net-zero-energy public safety center supports firefighters, police, and the community in McFarland, Wis: bit.ly/44KPF0K America Is All In

The #EmbodiedCarbonSummit starts today! Today, we join industry leaders to discuss the critical embodied carbon landscape and work towards achieving zero embodied carbon emissions. Share your takeaways using #EmbodiedCarbonSummit. Learn more: hubs.li/Q02xt2NZ0

Thanks to everyone who attended the Embodied Carbon Summit. We were honored to have such incredible industry-leading speakers. They shared insights about the embodied carbon landscape, tools for compliance, and advanced efforts to achieve zero embodied carbon emissions. #GTZForum