Building decarbonization is a component of CARB’s strategy to achieve statewide climate goals and requires significant changes in building energy use. CARB will host a seminar on new research that assessed progress, barriers, and opportunities in California building decarbonization. The 2022 Scoping Plan found that switching buildings from utilizing polluting to clean appliances is one of the easiest and most effective ways to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers from UCLA will share findings on California’s current progress with building electrification, where gaps remain, particularly in overburdened communities, and the challenges residents and businesses face—such as the capacity of electric panels and the factors that shape decisions about buildings upgrades. Researchers will also share a new framework to evaluate commercial building subsectors.

Date:                 April 21, 2026
Time:                10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location:           Webinar

Please register for the seminar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about how to join the seminar by computer or telephone.

For more information about this research project, visit the project’s webpage (//ww2.arb.ca.gov/equitable-electrification-existing-buildings-pathway-decarbonization). The project webpage will host the final report, presentation slides, and seminar recording once they become available. For more information about CARB’s Research Program, visit our website or email us directly with any questions or comments at research@arb.ca.gov (mailto:research@arb.ca.gov).