Here’s how Joe Biden can decarbonise US buildings
US President Joe Biden wants to halve the carbon footprint of US buildings by 2035. Working across federal agencies, here is a road map to get it done.
Electrification
Heat pumps unlock the path to building decarbonisation
Heat pumps provide energy-efficient heating and cooling and are one of the most effective technologies available to decarbonise buildings.
Heat pumps are on the rise in Europe
Though heat pumps are not yet widespread, they offer a series of advantages compared with traditional heating solutions.
Transport emissions in western Europe remain higher than in the East
Eastern Europe may attract a lot of negative attention when it comes to climate action, but data shows western Europe is by far the worse offender.
