2020 COUNCIL STUDY ISSUE
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CDD-20-XX
TITLE
Encourage Decarbonization Readiness During Electrical Upgrades
Report
BACKGROUND
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Lead Department: |
Community Development |
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Support Departments: |
Office of the City Manager |
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Office of the City Attorney |
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Environmental Services |
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Sponsor: |
Board/Commission: Sustainability Commission |
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History: |
1 year ago: N/A |
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2 years ago: N/A |
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
What precipitated this study?
Sustainability Commission has identified an opportunity to increase ease of implementation in electrical upgrades of existing gas appliances.
What are the key elements of the study?
This study would evaluate what steps and resources the City would take to implement education and encouragement for the future electrification of existing gas appliances. Elements include educating owners on the benefits, and encouraging or requiring the action of upsizing a building’s electrical service panel during major upgrades to have sufficient size to accommodate a future all-electric building.
Estimated years to complete study: 1 year
FISCAL IMPACT
Cost to Conduct Study
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Level of staff effort required (opportunity cost): |
Moderate |
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Funding Required for Non-Budgeted Costs: |
$0 |
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Funding Source: |
N/A |
Cost to Implement Study Results
None.
EXPECTED CITY COUNCIL, BOARD OR COMMISSION PARTICIPATION
Council-Approved Work Plan: No
Council Study Session: No
Reviewed by Boards/Commissions: Sustainability Commission
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
A staff recommendation will be completed at the time of submittal of this Study Issue Paper to the Office of the City Manager.