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Climate and Sustainability Planning

Existing Building Electrification

Climate and Sustainability Planning

Existing Building Electrification

The City of Sacramento is developing a pathway to transition existing buildings to carbon-free electricity by 2045. Electrification of existing buildings is a crucial step in the City’s work to achieve carbon neutrality.

Existing building electrification strategy

The Existing Building Electrification Strategy is an implementing action of the Climate Action & Adaptation Plan, which was adopted by City Council on February 27th, 2024. A draft of the strategy was released for extended public review on August 17, 2023. The public review period closed on January 15, 2024. Staff have revised the public review draft based on comments received and recent changes in the legal and regulatory framework, and will bring the final draft strategy to the Planning and Design Commission and City Council in Spring 2024.

Review the strategy

Staff have revised the strategy based on public input, The revised Strategy can be viewed here: Final Draft Existing Building Electrification Strategy.

The Public Review draft was published in August 2023 and can be viewed here: Public Review Draft Existing Building Electrification Strategy.

Framework for existing building electrification

On June 1, 2021, the Sacramento City Council adopted a framework for existing building electrification (Resolution No. 2021-0166). The framework defines the timeline and objectives for developing a strategy to transition Sacramento’s existing buildings to electricity by 2045. The framework prioritizes engaging with residents, businesses, and other stakeholders to plan an equitable transition, with a focus on historically marginalized communities of color, low-income communities, and small businesses.

Background

In June 2020, the Mayors’ Commission on Climate Change (MCCC) released its final recommendations for the City of Sacramento and City of West Sacramento to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. The recommendations included requiring new construction to be all-electric, in addition to transitioning 25% of existing residential and small commercial buildings to all electric by 2030, and 100% of existing buildings by 2045. In August 2020, the Sacramento City Council embraced the MCCC’s recommendations and directed staff to develop an ordinance for electrification of new construction and a strategy for existing building electrification, with a focus on under-resourced communities. In January 2021, City Council committed to building electrification as a key strategy for the 2040 General Plan and Climate Action & Adaptation Plan.

Upcoming meetings

April 11, 2024: Planning and Design Commission: Staff will present the final draft Strategy, including notable revisions made based on public input and the current legal and regulatory context. Staff will ask the Planning and Design Commission to recommend the Strategy to City Council for adoption.

May 7, 2024 (Tentative): City Council: Staff will present the final draft Strategy, including input from the Planning and Design Commission. Staff will recommend that the City Council adopt the Strategy.

Members of the public are encouraged to provide comments for both meetings. Meeting agendas, attendance information, staff reports, and the final draft of the Strategy will be published on the Upcoming Meetings page.

Want to learn more about how to electrify your home or business?

Learn how you can reduce your home's carbon footprint, make your home more energy efficient, and reduce your utility bills. Xerohome is a free custom home energy modeling platform available to Sacramento residents. Check out Xerohome today!
The Switch Is On: Learn more about electrification, find available rebates, and get help finding qualified contractors to retrofit your home.
Available SMUD Rebates for Electrification: SMUD provides rebates when you make the switch from gas appliances to electric.
SMUD Resources and Incentives for Commercial Buildings
GoGreen Home Energy Financing: Find State-administered financing for home energy upgrades, including electrification projects like heat pump HVACs and water heaters.
Rewiring America Inflation Reduction Act Calculator: The Inflation Reduction Act includes many incentives for making the switch to electric appliances. Find out how much you may qualify for using the Rewiring America IRA Calculator.

Resources

Existing Building Electrification: Frequently Asked Questions

June 8, 2022 Existing Building Electrification Virtual Workshop Recording

Existing Building Electrification: Project Overview and Electrification Basics

Resolution No. 2021-0166: Framework for Existing Building Electrification

New Building Electrification Ordinance

2040 General Plan and Climate Action and Adaptation Plan update

SMUD 2030 Zero Carbon Plan

Mayors’ Commission on Climate Change

September 14, 2021 Existing Building Electrification Strategy Update to City Council

Past meeting information

November 07, 2023 Public Review Draft Existing Building Electrification Strategy Informational Webinar (single-unit and multi-unit residential focus)

November 02, 2023 Public Review Draft Existing Building Electrification Strategy Informational Webinar (commercial non-residential and large multi-unit residential focus)

August 24, 2023 Planning and Design Commission Meeting

March 1, 2023 Residential Building Electrification Workshop

March 8, 2023 Commercial Building Electrification Workshop

Ways to connect

Email us: electrification@cityofsacramento.org Submit comments or questions about Existing Building Electrification.

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