Residential energy use accounts for roughly 20% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States. Residential housing sector needs to reduce 28% emissions to meet the 2025 target set in the Paris Climate Agreement.

The Problem

 

Buildings account for 39% of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions annually. New buildings typically are not designed to optimize energy performance, and most existing buildings have not been upgraded with even the most basic and affordable energy efficiency strategies.

 

99Bridges wants to be a part of the solution.