ZERO Coalition

11/30/2023

Join our meeting this Friday, 12/1 (tomorrow!), from 3-5 pm at Opsis Architecture’s LEED Gold retrofitted studio!

Let's celebrate our accomplishments for 2023 & plan for 2024! Learn about ! Building tour & happy hour to follow!

Register: https://zero_opsis.eventbrite.com

11/10/2023

Do you know someone who might be interested in volunteering on one of the Building Codes Division Advisory Boards? They can make a big impact! Please share!

If you're reading this, you may have an interest in sustainability in the built environment or in how buildings' energy use impacts climate change. However, applying for an open seat on the Bureau of Codes Division (BCD) Advisory Boards may not have crossed your mind. You may have never thought

11/07/2023

Send a quick email to Milwaukie City Council to support building decarbonization policy! Just copy & paste from the email below before 4 p.m. today.

What: An opportunity to submit written testimony to the Milwaukie City Council on building decarbonization & NW Natural’s fees

11/07/2023

Pollutants from burning fossil fuels in buildings have negative effects on the body's 3 major organ systems. Vulnerable populations like kids, the elderly, low-income communities, communities of color, renters & folks w/ pre-existing health conditions are most at-risk.

A new report released by Sierra Club, Physicians for Social Responsibility, and WE ACT for Environmental Justice demonstrates the climate, health, and environmental justice concerns posed by outdoor air pollution from buildings, a source that is largely overlooked and unregulated.

11/03/2023

Welcome to the ZERO Coalition, GreenSavers! They shared this with us:

"GreenSavers is proud to be a member of the ZERO Coalition. We're committed to home electrification and energy efficiency, with a particular interest and expertise in helping homeowners achieve energy usage beyond net-zero, so our values couldn't be more well-aligned with ZERO. We're excited to be a part of this community of businesses, organizations, and individuals, working together towards electrification and decarbonization."

11/01/2023

We are dedicated to supporting the market. That’s why we’re participating in the Oregon Solar + Storage Conference > November 7-9, 2023. Earn NABCEP CEUs and hear from industry leaders about solar policy, storage, business development, land use, large scale development and more. Information available at https://www.orssia.org/osec

10/19/2023

We're excited to welcome Scott Edwards Architecture to the ZERO Coalition!

They shared this with us: “Scott Edwards Architecture is excited to join the ZERO Coalition to advance our goal of building a community taking collective action toward net zero carbon emissions. We look forward to being a part of the conversations, advocating for important policies, and integrating lessons into our projects."