An Equitable Transition Led by Cities

BEI envisions a future where every home and building is healthy, safe, resilient, and fossil fuel-free—where people can afford to stay in their homes, breathe clean air, and thrive. By creating this future, we will strengthen local economies, create good local jobs, and ensure that benefits are shared equitably among all.

BEI partners with local governments and community leaders to advance policies and programs that repair, preserve, and decarbonize buildings in ways that promote housing affordability, improve public health, and accelerate climate solutions. We provide research, strategy, and coalition support that help cities and their partners design and implement equitable solutions that can scale.

BEI’s impact continues to grow. When BEI launched in 2018, no U.S. city or state had seriously pursued building electrification. Today, nearly 100 cities and a dozen states are forging ahead with building electrification efforts, inspired by BEI’s work with leading cities. BEI has helped change the national conversation, redefining what is possible and building critical momentum for progress at all levels of government. Learn more about our history and approach.

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