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Decarbonizing the Global Buildings Sector: Efficiency, Electrification, and Equity
2023-02-22
Content Type: Publications & Reports
Impact Area: Operational Emissions
Lifecycle Stage: Existing Buildings , New Buildings
Geographic Scope: Global

The technology and financing solutions needed to decarbonize the global building stock are available today. However, to truly realize a sustainable transformation, equity needs to be at the heart of the transition toward net-zero-carbon buildings, whether through addressing fuel poverty, investing in marginalized communities, upgrading infrastructure, or reducing costs to support greater clean energy access for marginalized communities. Now is the time for policies and programs to push forward an agenda that enables the decarbonization transition toward an equitable built environment.