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Council advances first reading of energy‑efficiency ordinance for larger remodels; public debate centers on costs and equity
Summary
The council advanced a first reading of a proposed "FlexPath" ordinance that would require larger single‑family additions or remodels to meet point‑based energy‑efficiency targets or comply via heat‑pump pathways; staff said incentives and staged rollout will be used to reduce upfront burden.
On Aug. 12 the Ojai City Council held the first reading of an ordinance (a so‑called FlexPath) that would require larger single‑family home alterations and additions to meet energy‑efficiency point targets or to take a permitted heat‑pump path. Staff framed the rule as flexible, offering several compliance pathways and exemptions intended to make the requirements cost‑effective and avoid federal preemption of appliance standards.
Key features: the draft ordinance includes two size triggers:…
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