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Construction has been trending toward increased electrification over the past 20 years and natural gas use has been decreasing. These trends can be attributed to several factors but represents availability of electric technologies and interest in electrification. Staff does offer a few exceptions where all electric development trends may lag due to industry preferences or technical feasibility. For example, induction cooking is fast heating, precise, keeps kitchens cooler, is more energy efficient, and considered safer than the other options. However, gas is still industry preferred with induction becoming increasingly popular and likely to overtake gas in the coming few years. Typically, cities that adopt all-electric reach codes start off with some exceptions (as recommended by staff) and over time cities reduce the available exceptions (e.g., in the next Code cycle there may not be an exception for commercial kitchens as industry trends catch up). • Indoor Air Quality and Safety Health conditions can be aggravated by air pollutants like NO2 that come from gas use in buildings (e.g., a gas stove). Electrifying buildings reduces indoor pollutant exposure and improves indoor air quality. Additionally, gas appliances can result in gas leaks or incomplete combustion that expose individuals to dangerous and potentially fatal levels of carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide poisoning is not a risk with electric appliances. • Neighboring Jurisdictions Several jurisdictions throughout California are adopting electrification ordinances and/or reach codes through their Building Codes. This cycle, the cities of Livermore and Dublin (along with several other cities) are also considering requiring all-electric new construction requirements. Pleasanton's proposed regulations would be on par with those under consideration by our neighboring cities. • Resilience and Conservation This cycle, Title 24 requires solar panels and back-up battery storage for most new construction. This requirement coupled with requiring electrification will create additional energy conservation and decrease overall energy use. It also enhances resilience wherein these buildings can rely on the solar and battery backups in instances of grid stress and/or power safety shutoffs. Electric Vehicle Charging Overview Given the significant contribution of transportation-related emissions to the overall GHG inventory, a fundamental shift in the types of cars driven by Californians, and the fuel they use, is necessary to meet California's health-based air quality standards and greenhouse gas emission reduction goals. Recognizing this, Governor Newsom's recent Executive Order N-79-20, realized through the State of California Air Resource Board (CARB)'s Advanced Clean Cars II rule, establishes that 100-percent of new cars and light trucks sold in the state will be zero-emissions vehicles by 2035. Increasing access to reliable electric vehicle charging stations at home and at work is key to increasing EV adoption. Lack of access to EV charging infrastructure at home, and Reach Codes Committee on Energy and the Environment 5 of 10