by Leslie Martinez

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A rule presented by the Biden-Harris Administration would mandate the electrification of newly constructed federal buildings. If the rule goes into effect, existing federal buildings will need to be electrified as they are renovated to meet President Biden’s net-zero emissions goal. This ensures all federal buildings are fully decarbonized by 2030. 

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