Are Net-Zero Homes A Realistic Option?

An episode of the KQED's The California Report podcast, hosted by KQED, titled "Are Net-Zero Homes A Realistic Option?" was published on February 15, 2024 and runs 10 minutes.

February 15, 2024 ·10m · KQED's The California Report

Summary

Roughly a quarter of California’s greenhouse gas emissions come from buildings, including your home. That’s why the federal government wants to give homeowners money to replace gas appliances, install solar panels and replace your windows with more efficient ones. Some developers are taking low-carbon retrofits a step further, creating zero-carbon homes. Reporter: Caleigh Wells, KCRW It’s a challenge confronting some renters in California. They want to buy an electric vehicle, but they don’t have a place to plug it in where they live. In response, Assemblyman Kevin McCarty has introduced a bill aimed at increasing access to EV charging for people who live in multi-unit housing and without garage access.  Reporter: Laura Klivans, KQED  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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