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About the Ordinance

According to the most recent data, 48% of Half Moon Bay’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions come from energy use in buildings, with 80% of those emissions generated from natural gas and propane-powered energy. To help curb these emissions, work toward a cleaner environment, and assist the State in reaching SB32 goals, the City adopted a Building Electrification Ordinance on February 15, 2022 that:

  • Requires all new building construction to be electric-only – no gas or propane in new construction
  • Requires Fuel Gas lines are capped/decommissioned in existing buildings by 2045

Building Electrification Ordinance

Frequently Asked Questions

PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH

December 21, 2021 City Cou

Staff Report

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December 7, 2021 City Council Meeting

Staff Report

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November 16, 2021 Public Hearing

Staff Report

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Presentation

October 5, 2021 Study Session

Staff Report

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Presentation

Discussion Tables

September 21, 2021 Study Session

Staff Report

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Presentation

August 12, 2021 Workshop

As part of general outreach, City Staff held a workshop in collaboration with The Half Moon Bay Chamber of Commerce and Peninsula Clean Energy to discuss the Ordinance, answer questions and take comments. A recording of the video is available below.


February 2, 2021 Study Session

Please send any comments or questions to Sustainability@hmbcity.com