Coming up tomorrow! This week’s PUC 102 is all about how to write an effective public comment, and we’re bringing back Dave Farnsworth from RAP. He’ll even dissect one of Midwest BDC’s past comments RSVP here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

On October 25th, our Director of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships Eddie Davis attended the Energy Smart Home Expo at Ohio State University. Vendors from the city of Columbus, including groups like the Central Ohio Environmental Council, and was hosted by Electrify Central Ohio.

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa has posted the recording of the renter energy burden roundtable moderated by Jacob Serling. ENERGY BURDEN ROUNDTABLE CEDI Learning youtu.be/XsJ2lhxC0JU?... @jserf.bsky.social

Big developers and Home Builders Associations frequently claim that energy codes that save money, improve comfort, and make healthier homes will cause housing construction to slow down. The data shows this simply isn’t true. #Housing #BuildingCodes #EnergyBurden” www.aceee.org/blog-post/20...

Most Midwest buildings were shaped by extractive, non-tribal systems. But Indigenous communities have long modeled ways to build in harmony with air, land, and life.Let’s honor that wisdom as we rebuild with Indigenous wisdom. 
 #AirJustice #IndigenousPeoplesDay #HealthyHomes #ReimagineBuildings

In this year’s #Grist50 list of climate leaders to watch: artists inspiring climate action through music, land stewards fostering resilience on farms, and more. Check it out from @grist.org grist.org/fix/grist-50... Congrats @marneseing.bsky.social

👀Happening today at noon EST 📌 PUC 101: Understanding Public Utility Commissions, Utility Oversight & the Midwest Dockets to Watch 🗓 TODAY - July 24, 2025 🕛 12:00 - 1:30 PM EST Register in advance HERE: ow.ly/6MFa50WuISX

Job alert! @midwestdecarb.bsky.social is seeking a Business and Finance Manager. Learn more about this position and apply by May 15!

Please call your congress! usgbc.quorum.us/campaign/123...

This is huge!!!! 🌏🌻 The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs made good on Earth Day by adopting measures to make housing more sustainable—and affordable for those living in them, too. Michigan’s long-delayed code adoption : ow.ly/hQ3l50VGsaj @michiganegle.bsky.social

‼️ Can you help out right now? Minnesota state senators need to hear from constituents that the integrity of Minnesota’s 100% standard must be protected. #advocacy #minnesota #energy #climate @freshenergy.bsky.social

This week! 🌏🌼🌻 Coming up this week! 🌎🌻🌸🌼Curious about how decarbonization differs from efficiency? Puzzled by all the talk about electrification? Join Jacob Serfling for an insightful overview of Building Decarbonization! #earthday #everyday #buildingdecarb @jserf.bsky.social

Today’s news that the entire staff for the Low-Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as part of a larger purge at the federal Depart of Health and Human Services (HHS) is deeply disturbing. LIHEAP plays a critical role in helping high energy burdened households meet their minimum energy needs

👀Midwest BDC is releasing our fourth state Thermal Energy Networks policy landscape report today: Ohio! Advocates can find the new report and one-pagers, along with the previously released MN, WI, and MI reports at midwestdecarb.org/cchi

We need your help! A concerning bill, HB939, has passed out of the House and is now in the Senate Committee of Local Government, Elections and Pensions. This is not good news and it’s crucial that we voice our opposition and block its path forward now. Read blog post HERE: ow.ly/YG6r50Vkk0X #HB939

Bipartisan progress? 🌞 Missouri & Iowa lawmakers introduce community solar bills, aiming to expand clean energy access. A step toward energy freedom & lower bills! Read more: pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/02... #ClimateAction

Environmental justice, clean energy, utility transparency: Michigan voters speak out

The City, Sustain Dane & Elevate Energy worked together with building owners to improve the homes of 71 families. Upgrades save households $90 to $120 a year on their energy bills. Read more:

Good explainer from Evergreen Action on what’s happening with the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and why Trump’s EPA is spewing a bunch of nonsense: www.evergreenaction.com/press/greenh...

@repraulgrijalva.bsky.social fought for #EnvironmentalJustice side by side w/ communities most impacted by all forms of extraction. Thank u for all u championed + understanding the importance of cumulative impacts on our lands & peoples. A climate legacy to honor. Rest in power!

Celebrating Midwest BDC Staff. In honor of staff appreciation day we would like to honor our long-time staffer Jacob Serfling. He joined the Midwest Midwest BDC in the fall of 2021. Thank you @jserf.bsky.social #appreciation #value #hardworking #celebrate 🎊🎉🎈🌻 Jacob Serfling

Happy International Women’s Day! Celebrate women in building decarbonization. #women #cleanenergy @marneseing.bsky.social

Honoring Blacks in Building Decarbonization. Madeline Semanisin is committed to advancing equitable building decarbonization policies across the Midwest. She operates at the intersection of building decarbonization, equitable gas transition, energy efficiency, and housing. @nrdc.org #cleanenergy

DID YOU KNOW?: Midwest BDC’s housing working group advocates to state housing agencies that their programs address not just rent affordability, but energy affordability as well. Hearing Notice Link: www.in.gov/ihcda/files/... @jserf.bsky.social #housing #qap

Michigan orgs in the alliance include: Detroit Black Community Food Security Network East Michigan Environmental Action Council Environmental Transformation Movement of Flint Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition Soulardarity Screw this. So damn much.