ECAP Action Title | Lead Department | Status |
B-1: Eliminate Natural Gas in New Buildings | Planning + Building Department | Started |
B-2: Plan for All Existing Buildings to be Efficient and All-Electric by 2040 | Planning + Building Department | Not Started |
B-3: Prevent Refrigerant Pollution | Public Works Department | Not Started |
B-4: Reduce Lifecycle Emissions from Building Materials | Planning + Building Department | Not Started |
B-5: Require All Major Retrofits of City Facilities to be All-Electric | Public Works Department | Ongoing |
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Buildings + Energy
The second section of Oakland’s 2030 Equitable Climate Action Plan (ECAP) focuses on buildings and energy. Buildings emit greenhouse gases (GHGs) indirectly by using electricity produced at power plants, and directly by burning natural gas to operate major appliances. In Oakland, buildings account for a quarter of local emissions. While California has led the country in policy to make electricity cleaner, natural gas can never be made clean and will always be unsafe and unhealthy to use in buildings. Therefore, Oakland must shift our building energy away from natural gas, toward clean electricity and energy efficient homes and businesses. The ECAP’s Actions work toward a future with safe and healthy interior spaces that are resilient, efficient, and accessible, prioritizing the needs of low-income and sensitive populations.
This table shows the list of the Building + Energy Action Items that are included in Oakland's 2030 ECAP. Each Action has its own lead department and implementation timeline.
Resources
Explore available resources below.
Reduce Your Energy Bill
Go Solar for a More Resilient Home
Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
7 Steps to a Clean Energy Home
Building Electrification
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Requirements for New Multi-Family and Nonresidential Buildings
Learn About Induction Cooking
Building Inspections
Green Building
About
Explore these organizations for more information on local clean energy initiatives:
- East Bay Community Energy
- GRID Alternatives
- Rising Sun Center for Opportunity
- Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN)
For updates on ECAP implementation, visit the City’s Sustainability Page, where you’ll find all ECAP topics and resources.