HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4b. Informational Presentation on Amendments to the Energy Code Item 4b
Construction Board of Appeals
Agenda Report
For Agenda of: 4/25/2024
Item Number: 4b
FROM: Chris Read, Sustainability Manager
Prepared By: Michael Loew, Deputy Director/Chief Building Official
SUBJECT: AMENDMENTS TO ENERGY CODE FOR ALTERATIONS AND
ADDITIONS
RECOMMENDATION
This is an informational presentation and discussion topic only. There is no action within
the CBOA’s purview to take regarding this matter.
DISCUSSION
The City’s Office of Sustainability is seeking community input regarding new energy
code amendments that is scheduled to be proposed to the City Council on May 21,
2024. Chris Read from the Office of Sustainability will provide the Construction Board of
Appeals (CBOA) with a presentation and the scope of the policy and facilitate a
discussion with the board.
BACKGROUND
As the City’s electricity provided by Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) is on track
to be 100% renewable by 2030, efforts to reduce climate emissions from buildings in SLO
can focus primarily on reducing natural gas consumption. Between 80 and 90 percent of
gas used in residential buildings is consumed by a building’s water heater and furnace.
Due to current regulatory limitations, the City is excluding stoves and laundry dryers from
existing building policy discussion. For these reasons, the existing building policy
discussion, including the Energy Efficient Renovations Policy, will focus on water heating,
space conditioning, and whole home energy efficiency.
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