The “Fabric First” Trap: Decades Of Studies Show Electrification Wins Every Time

CleanTechnica
By Michael BarnardMar 27, 2025, 1:24 pm137 pts
In climate and energy policy, certain well-intentioned ideas gain outsized popularity despite persistent evidence against them. One such appealing but deeply problematic approach is the “fabric first” philosophy — the notion that building decarbonization must begin by aggressively insulating and sealing…

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