Final Vote on Adopting the All-Electric REACH code Is Next Tuesday, November 19th
As many of you have learned through reporting and the grapevine, the City of Santa Rosa voted to hold the second reading and vote on an Electric REACH code for new construction. This final vote will take place this coming Tuesday, November 19th in the city council chambers at 100 Santa Rosa Ave. The vote will come after 5pm. since this will be item #15.2 on the agenda. It is conceivable the vote may occur even into the dinner hour.
This REACH code will effectively ban natural gas in new homes and multi-family buildings of 4 stories or less. The code will not apply to current victims of the 2017 fires.
This vote is important because it is the first serious policy to address the climate crisis locally. It is a step that can be built upon so we must make sure the council completes the task. Your attendance in person is so valuable because the council responds to a crowded chamber.
Here is a sample letter that one could email to: [email protected]
or send to 100 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa, Ca. 95404:
Dear Council members,
I’m writing to express my gratitude for your taking the initial step to approve the Electric REACH Code ordinance for new construction in Santa Rosa. Please vote 'yes' on Tuesday in order to finalize this measure that takes direct action against the climate crisis.
Respectfully, YOUR NAME. YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION.
Important Updates:1) The Climate Action Sub-committee (CAS) has postponed this Monday's November 18th meeting. Future meeting To Be Determined.2) The December 3rd study session on whether the City of SR should 'opt up' some or many of its energy accounts to Sonoma Clean Power's Evergreen program has been postponed until the January 28th, 2020 city council meeting.
Again, many thanks for your participation with the city council.
newnormal