Clean Power Alliance Reach Code study for building electrification
Summary
The city will use a free Clean Power Alliance consultant to study local building rules that would push heat pumps and energy efficiency in remodels and equipment replacements. Buildings account for 46% of the city's emissions, and an existing-building reach code could cut roughly 47,000 metric tons — but members warned about costs for older homes and reliability concerns with Southern California Edison.
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Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
The study itself is free, and the city could qualify for up to $25,000 in implementation funding — but any future reach code could mean upfront costs for homeowners replacing HVAC equipment.
Residents and businesses through lower emissions, more efficient buildings, and potentially lower long-term energy use.
Potentially owners of older homes and fixed-income seniors if any future code requires costly equipment replacements without subsidies.
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