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California utilities want to boost their profits during this affordability crisis

Today, 67 groups told @gavinnewsom.bsky.social and CPUC: Enough! Reject these increases and put ratepayers first by cutting profit margins.

Critical as 1 in 5 Californians can't pay their bills

Today is Heat Pump Water Heater day! Never been a better day to use the heat that’s already in the air around you to cleanly and efficiently heat your water! 💦 #HPWHday #GoGoHPWH #AWHI

Natural gas prices are low, but your monthly gas bill is up. Here's why Gas utility bills are rising even though natural gas prices are down. That's because a much larger share of your gas bill now goes to infrastructure instead of fuel.

Did you know that <1/3 of your gas bill goes towards the gas itself? NPR digs into how gas utilities are maximizing profits off of billions in gas pipeline spending, leaving you with higher bills no matter how little gas you use.
www.npr.org/2025/10/13/n...

Mayor Gloria’s Admin Ousts Climate and Sustainability Director The firing of the city’s Chief Sustainability Officer follows a pattern of weakening San Diego’s climate action arm. 

Mayor Gloria’s Admin Ousts Climate and Sustainability Director

Mayor Todd Gloria's administration has ousted the city's chief sustainability officer, Shelby Buso, amidst budget cuts that diminished the powers of the Sustainability and Mobility Departmen…

Is It Time To Ditch Gas Powered Appliances? - House Digest From stoves to furnaces, gas appliances emit harmful gases and pose safety risks. Electric models offer cleaner, more efficient, and incentivized alternatives.

“When a gas-powered stove is turned on, it immediately releases carbon monoxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and nitrogen dioxide into the air.” The result? Higher risks of asthma & pollution at home. Electric appliances offer healthier, safer homes.
www.housedigest.com/1970770/are-...

California Cities Embrace Novel Strategy to Cut Energy Bills and Climate Pollution: Target Air Conditioner Replacements Heat pumps provide highly-efficient cooling and heating in a single unit, meaning households that upgrade can often get rid of their polluting gas furnace entirely and cut a key source of climate and ...

California cities including Menlo Park, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, and Mountain View have adopted smart new policies to encourage heat pump upgrades when air conditioners break. The goal? Lower bills, cleaner air, and reduced climate pollution. Read more: www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...

California halts building code updates in a blow to electrification Local jurisdictions may still be able to adopt ambitious codes that help homes ditch gas and promote heat pumps under exceptions in the new law, AB 130.

California lawmakers have decided to pause updates to carbon-pollution-slashing building codes — for six years. So what's next? Advocates highlight some exceptions in the law that might allow localities to push forward on their climate goals anyway. www.canarymedia.com/articles/car...

I'm glad so many people showed up to protest on June 14th. I wanted to suggest one thing motivated people can do that will help with the long term structural changes we need: If you have fossil fueled equipment that is approaching the end of its life, replace it with an electric version.

Energy Efficient Appliances & Rebates Save Consumers Money. Trump & GOP Are Undercutting Those Savings. Efficiency is a buzz word in the federal government lately for all the wrong reasons. Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is taking a metaphorical chainsaw (and in one case wielding a lite...

Energy-efficient appliances lower energy bills, strengthen grid reliability & cut pollution. Yet Trump’s DOE rolling back standards & labeling rules that help families save money. Why? To prop up inefficient, outdated tech. More from Sierra Club:
www.sierraclub.org/articles/202...

Building Back Better: All-Electric Homes of the Future All-electric rebuilding saves money, speeds construction timelines, and produces safer, healthier, and more climate-resilient homes.

How can we build back better and create the homes and communities we need now and for the future? All-electric homes are faster, cheaper, healthier, and more climate-resilient than homes that run on gas. Learn more in @buildingdecarb’s new blog: tinyurl.com/3c8rj2mp

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Go Berkeley!

A Cost-Effective, Fast, and Sustainable Fire Recovery in Los Angeles The Los Angeles wildfires in January 2025 resulted in significant infrastructure losses, highlighting the need for an urgent, cost-effective, and sustainable recovery effort in the fire-impacted commu...

A new report from @cleeberkeley.bsky.social reveals that rebuilding all-electric after the LA wildfires is faster, healthier, safer, and more cost-effective than rebuilding with gas.

tinyurl.com/3ukdbh6r

The Simple Solution to My Awful Apartment Stove Only Costs $100 for Black Friday It requires no installation and it's on sale today.

The Simple Solution to My Awful Apartment Stove Only Costs $100! Check out Bon Appetit's recommendation: a healthier, safer, faster induction cooktop that is portable! Perfect for renters or those who cannot afford a full induction stove. www.bonappetit.com/story/cooktr...?

#AB306 would move us backwards in utility affordability by blocking energy efficiency building code updates. These state standards have saved CA residents over $100 billion since the 1970s @caspeakerrivas.bsky.social, let's protect these vital cost-saving measures!
www.latimes.com/environment/...

Mayor Bass Issues Emergency Executive Order to Help Palisades Residents Expedite Rebuilding of More Fire-Resistant Homes En Español한국어

After an early stumble, good to see @mayor.lacity.gov issue this Executive Order for expedited permitting for all-electric rebuilds. Safer and climate-friendly! mayor.lacity.gov/news/mayor-b...

#BREAKING: King Co Superior Court STRIKES DOWN Washington Initiative 2066 for violating the state constitution.

The Global Campaign Against Building Electrification A new report by InfluenceMap shows how the oil & gas and utilities industries are leveraging a common fossil fuel playbook to prolong the use of fossil gas in buildings globally.

🔥New InfluenceMap Report: The Global Campaign Against Building Electrification

🔎 How the Fossil Fuel industry has deployed its pro-gas playbook around the world, threatening the planet and public health.

Read the report:

Most Angelenos back tougher building codes, restrictions on homebuilding in wildfire zones, poll finds An L.A. Times poll finds near unanimity in support for safer building after January's wildfires.

Breaking: New poll finds that most L.A. residents back tougher building codes & restrictions.

So why is CA (in #AB306) considering FREEZING needed updates to building codes for a decade?!

That won't save money—it will COST residents money & endanger lives!
www.latimes.com/california/s...

BREAKING: Court upholds NYC's building emissions law! This landmark ruling affirms cities' authority to protect public health & tackle climate change through innovative local policy. A big win for clean air and climate action.

www.publichealthlawcenter.org/litigation-t...

San Diego City Council: Advance Budget-Friendly Equitable Neighborhood Decarbonization Now - San Diego Building Electrification Coalition San Diego City Council has a historic opportunity to upgrade entire neighborhoods with clean energy and pollution-free appliances when it amends its Energy Cooperation Agreement with San Diego Gas & E...

@sdcitycouncil.bsky.social has a historic opportunity to advance equitable building decarb by including SB 1221 pilots in its SDG&E ECA. @joelacavad1.bsky.social @cmwhitburnd3.bsky.social @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social @seanelorivera.bsky.social From Tanisha Jean-Martin: sdbec.org/2025/03/18/s...

Great turnout today, thanks to CCL, City of Encinitas, SDLearn and all the exhibitors!

This is a great self-guided tour for folks thinking about electrifying their homes, hope to see you there!

Home Free Registration Encouraged

Considering electrifying your home? Stop by the Home Electrification Fair in Encinitas on Saturday Feb 22 10-1:30. meet homeowners who've electrified and talk to the exhibitors. Brought to you by CCL and the City of Encinitas.

www.electrificationwg.org

California state Senator @scottwiener.bsky.social introduced the Heat Pump Access Act today. The legislation aims to make "installations faster, simpler and more affordable by streamlining the permitting process." sd11.senate.ca.gov/news/slash-e... h/t @buildingdecarb.bsky.social 🔌💡

Check out these local homes that are electrifying - self-guided tours coming up Feb 22-23 www.eventbrite.com/e/green-home...

Great article, thanks @sammyroth.bsky.social !

From Gas to Electric: What Really Happened When We Went All-Electric Build Smart

Great article from Nick Brown at Build Smart. If you like numbers, you’ll love this story!

www.buildsmartgroup.com/blog/from-ga...