Council Acts on Building Electrification

E*News & Views, May 18, 2024

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Monday, May 20, 6pm

San Rafael Moves Towards Electrification of Rehabs

City Council will discuss and act on a building 'reach code' that encourages home electrification during rehabs. A reach code requiring new buildings to be all-electric is slated to be rescinded until the State addresses legal fears. One step forward, one back!

San Rafael City Hall, 1400 5th Ave

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