Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition

Coming up tomorrow! This week’s PUC 102 is all about how to write an effective public comment, and we’re bringing back Dave Farnsworth from RAP. He’ll even dissect one of Midwest BDC’s past comments
RSVP here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

On October 25th, our Director of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships Eddie Davis attended the Energy Smart Home Expo at Ohio State University. Vendors from the city of Columbus, including groups like the Central Ohio Environmental Council, and was hosted by Electrify Central Ohio.

YouTube video by Clean Energy Districts ENERGY BURDEN ROUNDTABLE CEDI Learning

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa has posted the recording of the renter energy burden roundtable moderated by Jacob Serling. ENERGY BURDEN ROUNDTABLE CEDI Learning youtu.be/XsJ2lhxC0JU?... @jserf.bsky.social

States Boost Building Energy Codes and New Homes Keep Rising The data are clear: stronger energy codes are not slowing down new home construction

Big developers and Home Builders Associations frequently claim that energy codes that save money, improve comfort, and make healthier homes will cause housing construction to slow down. The data shows this simply isn’t true. #Housing #BuildingCodes #EnergyBurden” www.aceee.org/blog-post/20...

Most Midwest buildings were shaped by extractive, non-tribal systems. But Indigenous communities have long modeled ways to build in harmony with air, land, and life.Let’s honor that wisdom as we rebuild with Indigenous wisdom. 

#AirJustice #IndigenousPeoplesDay #HealthyHomes #ReimagineBuildings

In this year’s #Grist50 list of climate leaders to watch: artists inspiring climate action through music, land stewards fostering resilience on farms, and more. Check it out from @grist.org grist.org/fix/grist-50... Congrats @marneseing.bsky.social

Gas leak suspected in massive north St. Louis County explosion A massive explosion in north St. Louis County that leveled at least five homes, damaged more than 20 others and sent several residents to the hospital was most likely caused by a natural gas leak, aut...

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👀Happening today at noon EST

📌 PUC 101: Understanding Public Utility Commissions, Utility Oversight & the Midwest Dockets to Watch

🗓 TODAY - July 24, 2025
🕛 12:00 - 1:30 PM EST
Register in advance HERE: ow.ly/6MFa50WuISX

Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Environmental Grant Funding - Inside Climate News Thirteen nonprofits and six municipalities said they filed suit after they were forced to furlough employees and pause programs intended to benefit farmers, communities and public health.

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We're Hiring: Finance and Business Manager — Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition

Job alert! @midwestdecarb.bsky.social is seeking a Business and Finance Manager. Learn more about this position and apply by May 15!

Protect ENERGY STAR Tell Congress to protect ENERGY STAR!

Please call your congress! usgbc.quorum.us/campaign/123...

This is huge!!!! 🌏🌻 The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs made good on Earth Day by adopting measures to make housing more sustainable—and affordable for those living in them, too. Michigan’s long-delayed code adoption : ow.ly/hQ3l50VGsaj
@michiganegle.bsky.social

‼️ Can you help out right now? Minnesota state senators need to hear from constituents that the integrity of Minnesota’s 100% standard must be protected. #advocacy #minnesota #energy #climate @freshenergy.bsky.social

This week! 🌏🌼🌻 Coming up this week! 🌎🌻🌸🌼Curious about how decarbonization differs from efficiency? Puzzled by all the talk about electrification? Join Jacob Serfling for an insightful overview of Building Decarbonization! #earthday #everyday #buildingdecarb @jserf.bsky.social

Entire staff responsible for utility assistance included in HHS cuts, sources say Those who work closely with the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program now fear for its future.

Today’s news that the entire staff for the Low-Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as part of a larger purge at the federal Depart of Health and Human Services (HHS) is deeply disturbing. LIHEAP plays a critical role in helping high energy burdened households meet their minimum energy needs

👀Midwest BDC is releasing our fourth state Thermal Energy Networks policy landscape report today: Ohio! Advocates can find the new report and one-pagers, along with the previously released MN, WI, and MI reports at midwestdecarb.org/cchi

We need your help! A concerning bill, HB939, has passed out of the House and is now in the Senate Committee of Local Government, Elections and Pensions. This is not good news and it’s crucial that we voice our opposition and block its path forward now. Read blog post HERE: ow.ly/YG6r50Vkk0X

#HB939

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Republican-led community solar legislation moves forward in Missouri and Iowa Legislation in Missouri aims to launch a three-year pilot program, whereas a new comprehensive community solar policy goes before the House in Iowa.

Bipartisan progress? 🌞 Missouri & Iowa lawmakers introduce community solar bills, aiming to expand clean energy access. A step toward energy freedom & lower bills! Read more: pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/02...

#ClimateAction

Environmental justice, clean energy, utility transparency: Michigan voters speak out Michigan voters favor clean energy, climate action, and green energy jobs, according to recent polling.

Environmental justice, clean energy, utility transparency: Michigan voters speak out

Efficiency Navigator Celebrates Latest Building Upgrades Madison’s flagship Efficiency Navigato

The City, Sustain Dane & Elevate Energy worked together with building owners to improve the homes of 71 families. Upgrades save households $90 to $120 a year on their energy bills. Read more:

EPA announces dozens of environmental regulations it plans to target The Environmental Protection Agency didn't provide details about what it wants to do with the regulations — whether it will try to weaken them or eliminate them entirely.

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Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: Fact vs Fiction The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund has come under political attack over the past two months, as the Trump administration seeks every opportunity possible to rollback federal investments.

Good explainer from Evergreen Action on what’s happening with the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and why Trump’s EPA is spewing a bunch of nonsense:
www.evergreenaction.com/press/greenh...

@repraulgrijalva.bsky.social fought for #EnvironmentalJustice side by side w/ communities most impacted by all forms of extraction. Thank u for all u championed + understanding the importance of cumulative impacts on our lands & peoples. A climate legacy to honor. Rest in power!

Celebrating Midwest BDC Staff. In honor of staff appreciation day we would like to honor our long-time staffer Jacob Serfling. He joined the Midwest Midwest BDC in the fall of 2021. Thank you @jserf.bsky.social #appreciation #value #hardworking #celebrate 🎊🎉🎈🌻 Jacob Serfling

Happy International Women’s Day! Celebrate women in building decarbonization. #women #cleanenergy @marneseing.bsky.social

Honoring Blacks in Building Decarbonization. Madeline Semanisin is committed to advancing equitable building decarbonization policies across the Midwest. She operates at the intersection of building decarbonization, equitable gas transition, energy efficiency, and housing. @nrdc.org #cleanenergy

DID YOU KNOW?: Midwest BDC’s housing working group advocates to state housing agencies that their programs address not just rent affordability, but energy affordability as well.
Hearing Notice Link: www.in.gov/ihcda/files/... @jserf.bsky.social #housing #qap

Michigan orgs in the alliance include:

Detroit Black Community Food Security Network

East Michigan Environmental Action Council

Environmental Transformation Movement of Flint

Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition

Soulardarity

Screw this. So damn much.