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Subject:EXTERNAL - Public Comment for Item #11.4. Council Discussion and Direction Regarding Potential 2022 Reach
Codes.
Date:Wednesday, July 27, 2022 1:17:57 PM
I am writing to express my support for the adoption of all-electric REACH Codes in
newly permitted residential and commercial buildings. I also encourage requiring EV
infrastructure for new single-family and multi-family developments.
You are no doubt aware that virtually all other cities in Santa Clara County adopted
REACH codes 3 years ago during the last code update cycle. Experience has shown
that these codes do not increase building costs or project development cycle times.
These codes have led to the construction of buildings that have cleaner (that is,
healthier) indoor air and which have dramatically smaller greenhouse gas emissions.
I encourage the Council to adopt codes that match or exceed those already adopted
by neighboring cities.
Best Regards,Bruce Karney