Jacob Serfling

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He/him, Co-Director @ midwestdecarb.org, Iowa resident, Minnesota raised, former HVAC/energy efficiency engineer, dad, Iowa State grad

‘We do not have to live like this.’ Ann Arborites air frustrations over DTE outages

from MLive.com
by Ryan Stanton

#Michigan #AnnArbor #DTE

https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2023/07/we-do-not-have-to-live-like-this-ann-arborites-air-frustrations-over-dte-outages.html

‘We do not have to live like this.’ Ann Arborites air frustrations over DTE outages

The campaign for public power in Ann Arbor continued Sunday with an emergency town hall after recent extended outages

mlive

🔊DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Thinking about applying for funding from MWBDC?

We extended the application deadline to August 15, 2023! Learn more about the program and submit your application: https://lnkd.in/ewuw4Gp2 #funding #grantopportunity #cleanenergy #decarboization #envrionmentaljustice

Participation Stipends and Empowerment Grants – Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition

Wondering what action you can take to ensure you and your community have access to these dollars? MWBDC's Federal Policy Working Group has been hard at work planning strategies to equitably implement this program at the state level. The money has been made available - now it's up to advocates like us to make sure it is distributed to those it was meant to benefit!

Get involved with MWBDC and learn more about our Federal Policy Working Group here: https://ow.ly/YYLX50Pn7Xg

Working Groups – Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition

DOE has finally released guidance and application instructions for states, territories, and tribes to apply for the IRA's Home Energy Rebates program. There are over 8 billion dollars available to fund home energy upgrades more affordable, saving Americans money on their utility bills and making our homes more resilient against extreme heat and cold snaps, wildfire smoke, and air pollution.

Learn more about the Home Energy Rebates Program here: https://ow.ly/k04C50Pn7Xc. #Decarbonization

Home Energy Rebate Programs Guidance

This page provides guidance to help state energy offices and tribes report and manage program funding for the Home Efficiency Rebate Program and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program.

Energy.gov

Funding is available for individuals and organizations who want to get involved with equitable #BuildingDecarbonization!

Whether you’re brand new to the topic, or an expert in this field - there is space for you.

Learn more: https://midwestdecarb.org/funding/

#environmentaljustice

Participation Stipends and Empowerment Grants – Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition

Went to drop off a some old house furnishings we were selling this morning and making conversation with the woman buying them.

“Yea, this is for the new house we’re building”

“Possibly weird question, but what are you putting in for #heating?”

“Oh, our electrician friend said we wanted #minisplit #heatpumps

It’s the little wins some days 😄

#electrification #decarbonization #climatechangesolutions

Funding is available for individuals and organizations who want to get involved with equitable #BuildingDecarbonization!

Whether you’re brand new to the topic, or an expert in this field - there is space for you.

Learn more: https://midwestdecarb.org/funding/

#environmentaljustice

Participation Stipends and Empowerment Grants – Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition

Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition has opened our 23-24 applications for participation stipends and empowerment grants. Looking to connect new individuals/orgs to our work in #illinois, #minnesota, #michigan, #wisconsin, #missouri, #ohio, #iowa, and #indiana. Please reach out with questions. #environmentaaljustice #EnergyJustice #ClimateJustice #housing #publichealth #energyeffiency #electrification https://midwestdecarb.org/funding/
Participation Stipends and Empowerment Grants – Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition

A new analysis from RMI shows that in all 48 continental states, replacing a gas furnace with a heat pump could reduce climate pollution by up to 93 percent (!!!)

Read the report! https://ow.ly/BX1p50P6mb6 #heatpumps #emissions #climatechange #electrification #energytransition

Now Is the Time to Go All In on Heat Pumps

A new RMI analysis shows that in all 48 continental states, replacing a gas furnace with a heat pump could reduce climate pollution by up to 93 percent.

RMI