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Council delays local heat-pump mandate, directs staff to return with 2025 code amendments
Summary
The council voted to defer adoption of local amendments requiring heat-pump space conditioners for certain AC replacements, directing staff to bring the measures back alongside the 2025 California Building and Energy Code with supporting findings after public speakers raised equity and cost concerns for renters.
The Glendale City Council on Sept. 9 directed staff to draft local amendments to the city’s building and energy code for consideration with the 2025 California Building and Energy Code, after council members said the ordinance cannot meet the Sept. 30 AB 130 deadline and public speakers urged wider outreach.
Staff told the council the draft ordinance introduced on Aug. 19 could not become effective by Sept. 30 because of a tie vote at a subsequent meeting; staff recommended bringing a new ordinance with the required general-plan findings when the 2025 code amendments are presented later this year.
Council voted 3–2 to proceed with staff’s recommendation. The roll call recorded Yes votes…
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