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Subject:Dec. 5 Agenda Item #7 STUDY SESSION ON EXISTING BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY
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Dear Mayor Stewart and SLO City Council members,
I’ve heard that the building sector accounts for 25% of SLO’s overall emissions so we need to lower that impact and
this staff report provides the information necessary to begin the journey toward decreasing these emissions. It is evident
that decarbonizing existing buildings is critical to meeting SLO City's climate goals.
Ed Mazria, a renowned architect and CEO of the nonprofit Architecture 2030, was at Cal Poly and indicated we could
make most progress by figuring out which large buildings emit he most carbon and concentrate efforts on those. I have
included a link to his powerful data contained in his report posted on May 4 of this year:
https://www.architectmagazine.com/carbon-positive/a-recent-report-shows-building-decarbonization-successes_o
Decarbonizing our buildings through efficiency, electrification, and clean energy means improved health, safety,
affordability, and climate protection. The City needs to explore every policy and program available that may help make
meaningful progress decarbonizing existing buildings. Dramatic emissions, pollution, safety, and cost reduction benefits
should convince everyone that all options should be considered and explored further for the benefit of everyone who lives
in this community.
Thank you,
June Cochran
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