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A Black-owned startup is making building electrification affordable, even when owners think they can't pay for it.
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In this episode
- Why buildings account for 40% of carbon emissions and why that matters now
- How BlocPower replaces old heating and cooling systems with heat pumps
- The financing model that makes upgrades possible for buildings with tight budgets
- What scalable climate solutions can look like when capital access is part of the plan
About this episode
Time is running out to reduce our carbon footprint. Did you know that 40% of carbon comes from buildings? Meanwhile there’s a startup called BlocPower that will replace your old heating and cooling systems with a new heat pump — even if you think the building can’t afford to pay for it.This episode is part of The Bottom Line, a series exploring scalable solutions for problems related to affordability, inclusive economic growth and access to capital. The Bottom Line is made possible with support from Citi.
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