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ATTACHMENT 2 <br /> THE CITY OF The Committee on Energy and <br /> 1111 f .vor ; the Environment <br /> = • —t 111 .Illi ri. <br /> LE AS AC�NTON. Agenda Report <br /> i �1i �1 September 28, 2022 <br /> Item 3 <br /> SUBJECT: REACH CODES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING <br /> INFASTRUCTURE AND BUILDING ELECTRIFICATION <br /> EXECUTIVE SUMMARY <br /> Every three years the State of California adopts new building standards that make up the <br /> California Building Code of Regulations, Title 24. The prior Building Code was adopted in <br /> 2019 and the 2022 California Building Code update will become effective on January 1, <br /> 2023. For certain topics, including around energy efficiency and provisions aimed at <br /> reducing GHG emissions, cities can adopt local "reach codes" that set requirements above <br /> the minimums of the State Code. Consistent with the City's Climate Action Plan 2.0 (CAP <br /> 2.0), this report outlines suggested reach codes related to required electric vehicle (EV) <br /> charging infrastructure and building electrification for new construction, which are <br /> proposed to be brought forward to the City Council for consideration and adoption this fall. <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> Staff recommends reach codes related to required EV charging infrastructure and building <br /> electrification for new construction. Staff seeks the Committee on Energy and Environment <br /> recommendation to the City Council on the suggested reach codes. <br /> Reach Codes Committee on Energy and the Environment <br /> 1 of 10 <br />