#212 Building Decarbonization at Scale, US Relationships with China, Heat Pump Revolution, & More w/ Panama Bartholomy (Building Decarbonization Coalition)

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We're joined by Panama Bartholomy, Founder and Executive Director of the Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC).
We talk about Panama’s background, the journey of creating the BDC, and why heat pumps and electrification are at the heart of decarbonizing buildings.
He shares insights on the challenges of transforming America’s building sector, the importance of state-level action, and the opportunities for public-private partnerships in pushing climate tech forward. We also talk about China, and Panama offers a unique perspective on the role of international collaboration in the race to decarbonize.
Tune in for an in-depth discussion on:

• The rise of building decarbonization policies in the U.S.
• Why state-level action is crucial, regardless of federal shifts
• The future of heat pumps and electrification in both the U.S. and China
• How the BDC is driving neighborhood-scale building decarbonization

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Topics

• 00:27 Panama’s Background and Early Career
• 09:09 Early Challenges in Building Decarbonization
• 12:50 BDC’s Vision and Impact
• 16:17 BDC's Three Vertical Approach: Policy, Market, and Consumer Education
• 21:07 U.S. States Leading the Decarbonization Effort
• 24:41 The Mid-Transition of Building Decarbonization

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• 30:35 The Incentive Structure and Challenges of Heat Pump Adoption
• 34:20 Panama's Trip to China
• 49:24 Quick Hits: Business Ideas, Resources, and BDC's Vision

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