Sierra Club: Building Electrification Action Plan

The Sierra Club, a grassroots environmental organisation in the US, has developed a Building Electrification Action Plan to support the transition towards gas-free, electrified buildings in California.

The Action Plan describes and quantifies the benefits of electrification. It outlines how electrification drives lower household energy bills, creates 100,000 new jobs, improves public health by reducing combustible pollution and reduces the risk of fires and explosions.

It outlines five strategies for policymakers:

  1. Establish a goal to reach zero-emission buildings no later than 2045;
  2. Strengthen standards for buildings and appliances to reach zero emissions;
  3. Improve affordability of electrification and prioritize low-income residents;
  4. Educate and inspire consumers and the workforce; and,
  5. Remove roadblocks and common barriers to electrification, particularly for low-income and environmental justice communities.

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