Tech that’s electrifying the climate change movement

Are EVs the carbon busting ‘gateway drug’ consumers need?   [View entire message](   🚨 You're reading a shortened version of our newsletter [Read the full newsletter on LinkedIn]( A surge of innovative new electrification tech is lifting hopes of achieving worldwide net zero in time for it to matter. 🚙 Electric vehicle adoption surges Months of record-breaking battery-materials prices and historic inflation aren’t making the choice to go electric any easier. Still, experts say half of all car sales in the U.S will be electric by 2030, led by states like California and New York that are phasing out sales of new gas cars. Companies like Campbell, Calif.-based [ChargePoint]( are helping get all those EVs charged when they’re out on the road. Others, like San Diego, Calif.-based [ChargeNet Stations]( are getting people plugged in where they shop and work. Seattle-based [Kopperfield]( is tackling the home front, making it easier to get chargers installed in residences. [Read the full rundown]( 🔥 Heat pumps are hot right now EVs can act as as a gateway drug to getting homeowners to electrify other parts of their life. Heat pumps, for example, are catching on with climate-aware homeowners with a budget for major upgrades. New multi-day energy storage systems are also coming to market. [Read the full rundown]( 🪴 The new plant savers? But the question looms: Who will install all these new carbon-killing home tech? It turns out that electricians could be emerging as high-tech planet savers. [Read the full rundown]( ⭐️ Company feature: why we're excited about Kopperfield [Kopperfield]( is a Seattle-based climate tech on a mission to [accelerate home electrification](. The commerce platform makes it “frictionless” to for homeowners to buy and install EV chargers and other major electrical upgrades like heat pumps. Launched in Seattle, the company plans to expand to new cities in coming months. Considering cars and household appliances account for 40% of all U.S. emissions, that can go a long way to helping meet climate goals. The company raised a $5M seed round and is hiring for multiple positions.   👾 Trending in Tech 🏠Prop tech’s role in electrification A surge in interest in sustainable tech among young consumers opens doors for so-called “property tech” startups that help people and businesses manage the carbon footprint of their homes, offices, and other spaces. Companies and property owners are deploying proptech solutions for measuring portfolio emissions, electrifying older buildings, and more. As regulations grow more comprehensive and sophisticated, it’s likely that companies will be expected to report their emissions and energy accounting with the same rigor as their financial reporting. This is where proptech and the IoT shine. See our list: [5 Proptech Companies Bringing Real Estate Into the Digital Age]( 🤝 Should mentors be mandatory? More and more people are using mentorship to speedrun their professional development. From pairing a newer employee with a more experienced colleague for one-on-one training, to group mentoring programs, mentorship opportunities at companies are spreading. Mentorship is also helping to ease the feeling of detachment that some feel as a result of remote or hybrid work environments. See our list: [Want To Grow Alongside Your Company? These 5 Tech Companies Offer Mentorship Programs]( 🏖 We all need unlimited PTO Nearly 8 in 10 employees seek better "work-life balance. For many, the path to achieving it involves more time away from work. So it’s no surprise that paid time off is one of the most sought-after perks today’s talent looks for. Companies recognize that workers given PTO have the freedom and flexibility they need to avoid burnout, creating an environment where the worker feels more trusted and valued. See our list: [Take All The Time You Need: 5 Top Tech Companies With Unlimited PTO Hiring Now](   📰 Startups In the News Remote-first [Kudos]( a provider of a smart wallet for shopping online, raised a $7M seed round led by Patron. The company’s wallet works everywhere users shop online and helps them save time and earn cashback. Oakland, Calif.-based [Hello Divorce]( a legal fintech platform for divorces, raised a $3.25M seed round led by The Artemis Fund. The platform allows customers to complete the divorce process online with access to self-service tools, financial resources, and expert advisors. 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