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Goleta council advances reach code to boost new-building energy performance; second reading passed unanimously
Summary
The council conducted a public hearing and on second reading unanimously adopted an energy performance "reach code" that tightens local energy-performance requirements for new construction and requires electric readiness features; the ordinance will be submitted to state agencies for approval.
The Goleta City Council completed the second reading and unanimously adopted an energy performance reach code amending Title 15, chapter 15.15 of the Goleta Municipal Code to adopt local amendments to the 2022 California Building and Energy Code.
City staff said the reach code requires higher energy-performance compliance margins for new construction (with different targets by building type), reduces exceptions for small single-family homes and accessory dwelling units, and includes electric readiness requirements for space- and water-heating equipment in projects that choose…
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