California is usually at the forefront of most environmental movements in the U.S., and its plan to aggressively reduce — and ultimately eliminate — carbon emissions is no different. By law, the state is required to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, and California is taking a multipronged approach to reach that outcome. Building electrification is one part of the overall strategy, and in a recent workshop (video below), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), other state agencies, and experts detailed how the state is working to achieve this goal.
GAS WATER HEATING: Over 60% of California's households still rely on natural gas for space heating, water heating, and cooking, which will make electrification challenging. (Staff photo)