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Los Altos commission debates 2026 work plan priorities: electrification rebates, urban forest projects and a CAP review
Summary
Commissioners debated reframing the 2026 environmental work plan toward actionable projects: expanding electrification incentives (including a proposed FAR bonus), advancing an urban-forest ecosystem project within an existing $200k allocation, and creating an annual CAP 'gut-check' framework rather than pursuing an immediate full update.
The Los Altos Environmental Commission spent extensive time refining its proposed 2026 work plan, emphasizing action-oriented projects, near-term deliverables and clearer guidance for council.
Commissioners discussed an electrification track that pairs monetary incentives with outreach: the city previously approved a $1,000 residential rebate for replacing gas water heaters and furnaces with heat-pump alternatives (staff noted the program is set to launch in March), and commissioners considered whether to pursue additional incentives for commercial buildings or a…
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