
Through research, policy development, and consumer inspiration, the BDC is pursuing fast, fair action to accelerate the development of zero-emission homes and buildings that will help the nation cut one of its largest sources of climate pollution, while creating safe, healthy and affordable communities.
The Existing Building Electrification Plan is a framework to encourage and incentivize the electrification of homes and businesses in San Jose. It offers strategies to raise awareness about the benefits of using electric appliances and the health impacts of using gas; encourage the growth of high-quality building electrification jobs in San Jose; reduce housing and energy costs through building electrification programs; and increase access to clean and reliable energy. The Draft Plan does not propose any mandates to switch out existing natural gas for electric equipment.
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Since 1981, RMI has utilized our unique techno-economic expertise and whole-systems thinking to publish groundbreaking research and analysis. We bring together collaborations of rare reach, range and expertise—creating unconventional partnerships and mobilizing action to drive change on the massive scale needed to combat the climate crisis.
Our community is at the core of what we do. You’re making a big impact in the fight against climate change just by being our customer. We play a crucial role in meeting San José’s ambitious carbon neutral by 2030 goal and Climate Smart San José, the city’s climate action plan.
Thirteen communities in Santa Clara County govern SVCE, creating a community-owned agency. For these communities, SVCE is your official electricity provider.
We work in partnership with PG&E. We buy clean electricity, direct from the source—encouraging the kind of market growth and competition that results in more renewable energy and lower energy generation rates. PG&E continues to deliver electricity over existing infrastructure, maintain power lines and provide customer service. Your bill continues to come from PG&E, with SVCE’s lower generation charges replacing those from PG&E.
Working on campus and around the globe, the Stanford Woods Institute community develops environmental leaders; informs decision-makers with unbiased scientific data; and convenes experts from all of Stanford’s seven schools, other leading academic institutions, government, NGOs, foundations and business. The Stanford Woods Institute is pursuing breakthrough knowledge and solutions that link knowledge to action and solve the environmental challenges of today and tomorrow.
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