Virtual Green Home Tours Highlight How Local Residents Are Fighting Climate Change At Home In City Of Berkeley

Press release from City of Berkeley:

June 3, 2021

Berkeley, California (Thursday, June 03, 2021) - Learn how your neighbors are upgrading their homes to combat climate change at two virtual green home tours in June. These online events showcase sustainability features in 12 East Bay homes, including all-electric appliances, solar and battery storage, native gardens, and electric vehicle charging.

Each tour will be followed by a live Q&A with residents and homeowners. For those considering upgrades of their own, experts will be on hand to answer questions about heat pumps, air quality, solar storage, power outages, rebates, and more. We’ll even have an induction cooking demonstration.

Tours on Sunday, June 6 and Sunday June 13

There are two tour dates, each featuring six 10-minute home tours, followed by a 10-minute live Q&A:

• Sunday, June 6, 10am-2pm
• Sunday, June 13, 10am-2pm

Green home tours support City climate goals

Links

• Online registration: East Bay Green Home Tour
• East Bay Green Home Tour schedule and speakers
• Draft Berkeley Existing Buildings Electrification Strategy and Electrification Resources
• Opt Up for 100% Renewable Energy through East Bay Community Energy

This press release was produced by City of Berkeley. The views expressed here are the author’s own.