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Driving Toward Vehicle Charging Capabilities for the Home

Will Springer Realtor

Additionally, the Washington Legislature budgeted $103M in public charging infrastructure in 2022 – all while the state passed a law last year that bans the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2030. All fuel-powered forms of transportation – yes, planes, trains and automobiles – contribute about 27% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions.

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The Switch to Everything Electric in Your Home

Will Springer Realtor

More homeowners understand the importance of “decarbonizing” everything from products to transportation and especially their homes – but where to begin? Our state has an ambitious target of achieving zero fossil-fuel greenhouse emissions in all homes and buildings by 2030.

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8 Sustainability Trends Driving Commercial Real Estate for Earth Day

The Robert Weiler Company

And in December 2021, Sustainable Columbus announced their Climate Action Plan (CAP), which seeks to reduce carbon emissions by 45% in 2030 and 100% in 2050. To that end, we look for new ways to join these efforts while meeting the demands for walkable communities, smart technology, reusable energy, and green building trends.

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PARKING AND THE IMPACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE

Will Springer Realtor

A builder could also agree to install more bike storage or pay a fee-in-lieu to fund public parking and transportation infrastructure that serves the entire neighborhood. The conditions of such an agreement may not ever be triggered, reducing car dependency and vehicle miles traveled as well as improving our carbon footprint.