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Why you should ditch deadly fossil-fuel appliances | Donnel Baird
Feb 16, 2024
Energy upgrader Donnel Baird discusses the need to retrofit millions of buildings with all-electric equipment to combat the negative environmental and health effects of fossil-fuel appliances. Topics covered include the potential benefits of transitioning to cleaner energy indoors, the importance of greening buildings to combat the climate crisis, the challenges and opportunities of building electrification, collaboration with the Bezos Earth Fund, and the significance of AI and cost-effective solutions.
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- Transitioning buildings to cleaner energy sources can significantly reduce emissions and improve public health outcomes.
- Amortizing the upfront cost of electrification and training individuals from vulnerable backgrounds can address challenges in building electrification projects.
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The Importance of Greening Buildings
Denel Baird, CEO of BlockPower, emphasizes the significance of transitioning buildings to cleaner and safer energy sources. With 125 million buildings in the US, which contribute to 30% of emissions, Baird argues that greening existing buildings is crucial for responding to the climate crisis. By replacing fossil fuel equipment with smart, all-electric systems powered by renewable energy sources, such as induction ovens and cold climate heat pumps, buildings can be unhooked from fossil fuels entirely. This approach can reduce emissions, improve public health outcomes, and create job opportunities.
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