Rewiring America's Electrification Policy Menu for Local Leaders

Building electrification reduces pollution in homes and workplaces while cutting energy costs for residents. Local leaders can take advantage of efficient electric technologies to implement high-impact changes by updating local rules about infrastructure and permitting, expanding financial mechanisms to reduce the cost of converting to electric systems, and setting out clear goals to signal to market players that the community welcomes electrification. Many of these policies avoid state and federal preemption, making them highly effective local governing strategies.