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Local Government Resources

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Zero Emission Building Options


Legal Options for Local Government Action 
  • Summary Matrix
  • Legal Memo

Reach Codes
Reach Code Readiness Checklist 
Link to Introduction and Process 
Model Code Language (updated 10/8)​
Draft Staff Reports
Short version by Sonoma County
​All-Electric and EV 
Detailed:  Emissions-Focused
Detailed:  Efficiency-Focused
NEW! Implementation Tools
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Outreach Tools


Go-to resources
  • Local Government Talking Points
  • ​​​Decision Maker Fact Sheet
  • ZEB Reach Code Introductory Presentation
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Resources from Cities:
  • San Jose overview and links
  • Berkeley Ban Presentation
  • Silicon Valley Clean Energy/Peninsula Clean Energy Resources 
  • San Luis Obispo outreach
  • San Francisco Draft Language and Presentation
  • Seattle, WA Language
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Supporting Documents


​2019 Cost-Effectiveness Studies
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Building ZEB into your Climate Action Plan
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CEQA Negative Declaration for 2019 Energy Code

​All-Electric Multifamily Construction Guide
Cost Impacts of Electric Buildings:
  • ​​Synapse Study, October 2018
  • E3 Study, April 2019​
CEC Submittal Package Elements:
  1. Cover Letter to CEC (BayREN template)
  2. Copy of final Staff Report
  3. Copy of signed Ordinance/Resolution​​​
  4. Supplemental documents, such as guides for applicants (this is optional, but helps illustrate the adopted policy)
  5. Copy of cost effectiveness study for all proposed measures. (If the proposal relies on multiple studies, please include a brief memo describing which study was used for which portion of the proposal)
  6. Notice of Exemption (BayREN template)
  7. Letter from Chief Building Official (BayREN template)



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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Members
    • Our Team
    • Job Opportunities
    • Contact
  • News & Events
    • Upcoming Events
  • Resources
    • Gas Transition Proceeding >
      • California Gas Proceeding Reports, Webinar Series, and Resources
      • CPUC Long-Term Gas Planning Proceeding Updates
    • Local Government Clean Building Compass
    • For Design Teams
    • Kitchen Electrification
  • For Our Members
    • BDC Presents Webinars
    • Lunch N Learn Webinars
    • California Policy Calls
    • New York Policy Calls
    • Newsletter
  • Join The Coalition
  • Donate