Building Decarbonization Advocate

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Building Decarbonization Advocate

The candidate will help fulfill firm’s priority to reduce carbon pollution and safeguard the climate by advancing policies to eliminate the carbon pollution resulting from energy use in buildings, with an emphasis on switching from on-site use of fossil fuels such as natural gas, propane, and heating oil to high-efficiency equipment powered by increasingly clean electricity. Will promote these policies in California and other states, through regulatory and legislative advocacy, in partnership with NRDC’s regional teams while also supporting improved building codes and federal policies. Advocate for state and regional policies that advance low- and zero-emission buildings through engagement with state legislatures, executive and administrative offices including written and oral testimony in regulatory proceedings and legislative hearings. Specific policy focus areas are likely to include: Incentive programs to develop the market for zero-emissions technologies and building practices; Building energy standards that support zero-emissions new buildings by 2030; Policies to decarbonize existing buildings; Coordination with stakeholders on the development of specifications for new and improved products that will reduce costs and enable market scale; and Legal or technical support of federal policies that support building decarbonization. Actively participate in regional environmental coalitions, building decarbonization stakeholder groups, conferences and events. Engage community groups, labor, electric utilities, builders, equipment manufacturers and other stakeholders to help ensure widespread access to low-emissions buildings including for low-income communities. Conduct, lead and/or support research and analysis of building decarbonization feasibility assessments and policy proposals.

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Natural Resources Defense Council
101 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 609
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Website : http://www.nrdc.org