 Brooding gas and buildings is one of the biggest sources of climate pollution in our cities and a risk to health and safety. So of course a U.S. federal court just made it even harder for us to solve the problem. In 2019, Berkeley, California made history by becoming the first city to require new buildings to be all-electric by blocking gas hookups and new construction. Now after over 100 municipalities and some states have similar policies, a gas industry funded lawsuit just invalidated Berkeley's policy. Is this bad news? Absolutely. But is it the end of the building electrification movement? Not even close. Berkeley's approach to achieving an all-electric future is just one way to get there. The truth is there are many ways a city or state can achieve the same thing without being impacted by this rule. In fact, many existing policies might not need any changes at all. Just small tweaks. The leaders in this movement are creative and committed. Depending on where they are, communities can use building codes, efficiency standards, pollution mitigation measures, incentives, and more to electrify their buildings in spite of this lawsuit. Now is the time for local leaders to stand against the fossil fuel industry. Whether your community has already embraced building electrification or is just learning about it, there are plenty of paths forward. Head to safesadies.earth.org to see how your community can prioritize an all-electric future. And sign up at safesadies.earth.org to join us on January 24th for a discussion with local leaders and lawyers on the front lines of this movement.