HoCo Climate Action
a local 350.org Group in Howard County, MD
HoCo Climate Action is a grassroots organization working to inspire and engage the people of Howard County to take action to confront the climate crisis.
Think Globally, Act Locally
Think Globally, Act Locally
Electrification of New Buildings in Howard County Webinar
A webinar hosted by Howard County Legacy Leadership Institute for the Environment (HoLLIE)
and presented by Electrify HoCo and Electrify our Future
By 2030, the County strives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60%. Buildings contribute 11% of the greenhouse gases from onsite fossil fuel combustion in Howard County. Building codes are updated every three years, which presents the County the opportunity this year to significantly reduce the greenhouse emissions in new buildings.
Electrify HoCo and Electrify Our Future are urging the County to enact new building codes that require new buildings and substantial renovations in the county to use electric appliances for heat, hot water and other domestic uses.
This webinar will explore the issues around the combustion of fossil fuel in buildings to include health, safety and financial benefits of electrification and the impact on climate change.
