Equitable Building Electrification A Framework for Powering Resilient Communities

Building electrification has promising benefits for residents, but it must be pursued equitably-ensuring that environmental and social justice communities can benefit, rather than being left with polluting and increasingly expensive gas appliances. Intentional policymaking can ensure environmental and social justice communities gain access to the major benefits of electrification, including cleaner air, healthier homes, good jobs and empowered workers, and greater access to affordable clean energy and energy efficiency to reduce monthly energy bills. This Equitable Building Electrification Framework explains the steps the state must take to ensure that electrification helps close the clean energy gap in California and provides relief to millions of residents facing energy insecurity in the current system.