Efficiency is Decarbonization

Our most abundant and easiest decarbonization effort is the often-neglected investment in efficiency. Sometimes referred to as the “negawatt,” many programs (primarily weatherization) stress making the building more efficient first, so that the electrification protocols operate better, smaller, and more efficiently. This session will discuss the history and science of building efficiency, and will highlight historical case studies of small (1-4 unit) and larger (5+ unit) residential buildings.