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External Vetted Resources

We encourage you to revisit this resource page frequently, as we regularly update it with new content.

We’ve curated a selection of resources from others that we’ve reviewed and recommend for their accuracy.

Strategic PartnerWebsite TopicLink
Canary MediaHome Electrificationhttps://www.canarymedia.com/articles/electrification
Solar DecathlonEducators Resource (Great training for kids!)https://www.solardecathlon.gov/education-resources.html
Rewiring AmericaElectrification Plannerhttps://homes.rewiringamerica.org/personal-electrification-planner
Electrify NowJoin the electrification movement!https://electrifynow.net/
Electrify NowSwitch to Induction CookingPDF Document
Electrify NowAdvantages of all-electric yard toolsPDF Document
Electrify NowRecommendations for homeowners wanting to electrifyPDF Document
Electrify NowHigh-performance homePDF Document
Electrify NowElectrifyNowUSA YouTube Channel (Great, in-depth content)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdWmkLFPxI0Kz6_KqPt7MQ
The Switch is OnSwitching to Electrichttps://switchison.org/
Quit CarbonSwitch to a Clean Energy Homehttps://www.quitcarbon.com/
CA Air ResourcesBuilding Decarbonizationhttps://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/building-decarbonization
CA Energy CommissionEnergy Efficiencyhttps://www.energy.ca.gov/programs-and-topics/topics/energy-efficiency
Clean Energy ConnectionClean Energy Contractor Directoryhttps://www.cleanenergyconnection.org/find-contractor
Energy Code AceCodes & Standards Referenceshttps://www.localenergycodes.com/
Energy Code Ace2022 Title 24 Reference Ace v2.8https://energycodeace.com/site/custom/public/reference-ace-2022/index.html#!Documents/13whycalifornianeedsbuildingenergyefficiencystandards.htm
ACEEEEfficiency Resourceshttps://www.aceee.org/all-topics
Building AmericaEnergy Efficient Residential Buildingshttps://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/residential-buildings-integration
Building Decarbonization CoalitionElectrification Advocacy and Resourceshttps://buildingdecarb.org/
Building Performance Association (BPA)Resource Libraryhttps://building-performance.org/education/resources/
Building Performance Institute (BPI)Building Performance Standards and Certificationhttps://bpi.org/
Department of EnergyDepartment Of Energy Home Designhttps://www.energy.gov/energysaver/efficient-home-design
Berkeley LabsEnergy Efficiency Researchhttps://www.lbl.gov/research/energy-efficiency/
Energy StarEnergy Savings at Homehttps://www.energystar.gov/saveathome
EPALocal Residential Energy Efficiencyhttps://www.epa.gov/statelocalenergy/local-residential-energy-efficiency
Elemental GreenZero Energy Impacthttps://zeroenergyproject.com/get-started/
Save on Energy12 ways to make your home more energy efficienthttps://saveonenergy.ca/For-Your-Home/Advice-and-Tips/12-ways-to-make-your-home-more-energy-efficient
NRELElements of an Energy Efficient HousePDF Document
Consumers EnergyEnergy Solutions for Your Homehttps://www.consumersenergy.com/residential/renewable-energy/energy-management
Focus On EnergyTrade Contractor Resourceshttps://focusonenergy.com/trade-ally/contractor-resources
Climate Action CaliforniaHome energy programshttps://climateaction.ca.gov/home-energy/
Energy Upgrade CaliforniaHome Energy Efficiencyhttps://energyupgradeca.org/home-energy-efficiency
Department of EnergyBuilding Science Educationhttps://bsesc.energy.gov/training-modules
University of TorontoBuilding Science Fundamentals (Good BS Course for beginners)https://edtech.engineering.utoronto.ca/project/building-science-fundamentals
Building Performance Association (BPA)Diversity Apprenticeship Programhttps://building-performance.org/apprenticeship/employer/
San Diego LEARN ProgramFree Energy Efficiency and Electrification Courseshttps://www.sandiegolearn.com/

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