USGBC California releases major update to wildfire rebuilding
USGBC California releases major update to wildfire rebuilding, community organizations, builders, utilities, insurers and resilience experts working on the ground,” said Ben Stapleton, CEO of USGBC California. “This updated guide turns those lessons into practical choices homeowners can use today. Rebuilding is incredibly personal and there is no single right path.” USGBC California announced the first major update to its California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide, which aims to help families affected by the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires rebuild with greater resilience, safety and long-term climate considerations. Key takeaways from the update include step-by-step soil testing and remediation guidance, updated Board of Forestry guidance on Zone 0, ways to save water with smart devices, cost-effective home electrification and how building back resiliently can make a home more insurable.
“Eighteen months into the rebuilding process, we’ve learned an enormous amount from wildfire survivors, community organizations, builders, utilities, insurers and resilience experts working on the ground,” said Ben Stapleton, CEO of USGBC California. “This updated guide turns those lessons into practical choices homeowners can use today. Rebuilding is incredibly personal and there is no single right path.”
