COAA-CA Webinar: Building Electrification: Utility Partnerships for the Future – The SMUD Integrated Design Solutions Program

As California accelerates its transition toward a clean energy future, building electrification emerges as a critical strategy to reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy efficiency across new and existing developments. Utilities are uniquely positioned to lead this transformation through innovative partnerships with building owners, developers, and design teams. This presentation spotlights SMUD’s Integrated Design Solutions (IDS) program as a leading example of how utilities can drive market change and advance sustainable building practices.

The presentation will provide an overview of the SMUD IDS program, designed to support electrification and high-performance design in residential and commercial projects. Attendees will learn how SMUD has structured valuable program incentives to encourage early engagement and integrated design, fostering collaboration among architects, engineers, developers, and building owners. By employing a prescriptive approach, the program streamlines the adoption of all-electric technologies and proven energy efficiency measures, making it easier for stakeholders to achieve ambitious performance goals.

Key program benefits will be addressed, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improved occupant comfort, long-term cost savings, and support for state and local climate targets. The session will also highlight SMUD’s partnerships with key market actors including design professionals, trade allies, and community organizations to accelerate electrification and raise awareness about the benefits of all-electric buildings.

Through the lens of the Integrated Design Solutions program, this presentation demonstrates how proactive utility leadership and collaborative program design can successfully advance building electrification, benefitting both the community and the broader environment.

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