Cities in the Bay Area are developing plans to reduce climate-heating emissions, but AB 306 could hinder this progress. The bill aims to address fire fallout but may increase future fire risks and delay local climate action. It prohibits most local governments from adopting strong energy-efficient building codes until 2031, limiting improvements amidst intensifying climate disasters. San Jose and Palo Alto have successfully enacted smart building codes that enhance climate resilience and reduce pollution, showcasing the benefits of local control and innovative, tailored solutions for energy efficiency.
AB 306, while purporting to address the fallout from this year's fires, could actually increase the risk of future fires and pause local progress to address other climate disasters.
The measure would still ban most local governments from adopting stronger building codes that promote energy efficiency until 2031, severely limiting improvements for six years.
Smart building codes are one of our state's best tools for increasing climate resilience, cutting pollution, lowering energy bills, and protecting public health.
Thousands of Palo Alto and San Jose residents now enjoy lower energy costs and healthier air quality, thanks to their all-electric homes.
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