Potential 2023 Reach Codes - Public Meeting

Please join us for a Public Meeting hosted by the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a 2023 edition to the Building Electrification and Electric Vehicle Reach Codes.

Learn how the proposed Reach Codes Updates will affect East Palo Alto residents and institutions.

Please join us! Details are as follows:

When: February 16, 2023

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Where: Zoom Webinar

Please click this URL to join: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84007559143

Webinar ID: 840 0755 9143

Or Telephone:

    Dial US: +1 669 900 6833 

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Potential Reach Codes Ordinance Update

California’s march toward carbon neutrality includes adopting building codes that will result in buildings that are safer, more affordable, and support the environmental health of our community, increasing our electric vehicle charging infrastructure and reducing our carbon footprint. Reach Codes that promote and incentivize electrification in buildings allow cities to build a path to a healthier community and a more sustainable future. East Palo Alto’s current reach code encourages all-electric new construction and EV infrastructure, while allowing exceptions for specific building types. The city is considering expanding the all-electric new construction and EV infrastructure requirements.

What are Reach Codes?

Every three years, cities and counties across the state adopt the new Building Standards Code (Standards) or Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. Reach Codes are local building energy codes that “reach” beyond the state minimum requirements for energy use in building design and construction. By doing so, opportunities are created for local governments to pave the way on clean air, climate solutions and renewable energy opportunities, while creating a road map for other local government agencies to take action as well.

The presentation portion of the Public Meeting will review options for building and electric vehicle model electrification reach codes, supported by our non-profit and community-owned energy provider, Peninsula Clean Energy. The Community Development Department seeks feedback from our community on the potential impact of these code to share during a Council Session, currently scheduled for March 7, 2023.

Please feel free to email any comments or questions to Building@cityofepa.org. We are happy to receive any comments and questions prior to the March 7 Public Hearing.

The meeting will NOT have Spanish interpretation available, so please reach out in advance if assistance is needed.

To learn more please see the Reach Code webpage: https://www.ci.east-palo-alto.ca.us/building/page/reach-codes.