2020: 6 City Building Codes to Limit Natural Gas

Where is this happening? California

What state regulatory approval has occurred?  California Energy Commission has approved 6 local governments to limit natural gas

When did this start? Summer 2019 when Berkeley became the first city to favor all electric building code requirements and restrict natural gas

Which local governments received approval from the California Energy Commission?

  • San Jose
  • Menlo Park
  • San Mateo
  • West Hollywood
  • Santa Monica
  • Marin County 

How many local governments are expected to follow suit? 20

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